What to Plant in April
Vegetables to sow or plant in April in every US region, by crop and by USDA zone
What to plant in April depends on where you garden. Across our 18 US regions, 17 have vegetables to sow or plant in April, from 12 vegetables in the Desert Southwest to 54 in the Pacific Northwest, while Alaska has no vegetable sowings this month. The first table lists every vegetable for each region and links to the region's April page, which adds herbs, fruit and flowers. Below it, the same month is set out crop by crop and then by USDA hardiness zone. Every list comes from the planting calendars behind our region pages and the Planting Season app.
What to plant in April in each US region
Each region plants on its own calendar, set by its frost dates and summer heat. Not sure which region you are in? Find your region by ZIP code, or check your last and first frost in the Frost Lookup.
| Region | Vegetables to sow or plant in April | Month page |
|---|---|---|
| North Florida USDA zones 9a to 9b | 36 vegetables: Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Sweet Corn, Bush Beans, Okra, Southern Peas, Swiss Chard, Sweet Potato, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Amaranth, Bitter Melon, Brazilian Spinach, Chayote, Edamame, Ginger, Green Onion, Hyacinth Bean (Lablab), Lima Beans, Luffa (Loofah), Malabar Spinach, New Zealand Spinach, Peanuts, Popcorn, Sorghum, Taro, Tomatillo, Turmeric, Water Chestnut, Winged Beans and Yardlong Beans. Also 18 herbs. | April in North Florida 83 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Central Florida USDA zones 9b to 10b | 22 vegetables: Sweet Corn, Bush Beans, Okra, Southern Peas, Sweet Potato, Amaranth, Arrowroot, Brazilian Spinach, Cassava, Ginger, Hyacinth Bean (Lablab), Jicama, Lima Beans, Malabar Spinach, New Zealand Spinach, Peanuts, Sorghum, Taro, Turmeric, Water Chestnut, Winged Beans and Yardlong Beans. Also 2 herbs. | April in Central Florida 52 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| South Florida USDA zones 10a to 11a | 20 vegetables: Bush Beans, Southern Peas, Sweet Potato, Amaranth, Arrowroot, Brazilian Spinach, Cassava, Ginger, Hyacinth Bean (Lablab), Jicama, Lima Beans, Malabar Spinach, New Zealand Spinach, Peanuts, Sorghum, Taro, Turmeric, Water Chestnut, Winged Beans and Yardlong Beans. Also 1 herb. | April in South Florida 51 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Gulf South USDA zones 8a to 9b | 33 vegetables: Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Sweet Corn, Bush Beans, Okra, Southern Peas, Swiss Chard, Sweet Potato, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Amaranth, Brazilian Spinach, Edamame, Ginger, Green Onion, Hyacinth Bean (Lablab), Jicama, Lima Beans, Malabar Spinach, New Zealand Spinach, Peanuts, Sorghum, Taro, Turmeric, Water Chestnut, Winged Beans and Yardlong Beans. Also 17 herbs. | April in Gulf South 78 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Desert Southwest USDA zones 7a to 10a | 12 vegetables: Okra, Southern Peas, Sweet Potato, Amaranth, Hyacinth Bean (Lablab), Jicama, Lima Beans, Malabar Spinach, New Zealand Spinach, Peanuts, Sorghum and Yardlong Beans. Also 8 herbs. | April in Desert Southwest 29 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Texas USDA zones 8a to 10a | 28 vegetables: Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Sweet Corn, Bush Beans, Okra, Southern Peas, Swiss Chard, Sweet Potato, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Amaranth, Brazilian Spinach, Edamame, Ginger, Green Onion, Hyacinth Bean (Lablab), Jicama, Lima Beans, Malabar Spinach, New Zealand Spinach, Peanuts, Sorghum, Taro, Turmeric, Water Chestnut and Yardlong Beans. Also 16 herbs. | April in Texas 64 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Southern California USDA zones 9b to 10b | 41 vegetables: Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Sweet Corn, Bush Beans, Okra, Southern Peas, Swiss Chard, Sweet Potato, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Amaranth, Arrowroot, Bitter Melon, Brazilian Spinach, Cassava, Chayote, Edamame, Ginger, Green Onion, Hyacinth Bean (Lablab), Jicama, Lima Beans, Luffa (Loofah), Malabar Spinach, New Zealand Spinach, Peanuts, Popcorn, Scarlet Runner Bean, Sorghum, Taro, Tomatillo, Turmeric, Water Chestnut, Winged Beans and Yardlong Beans. Also 22 herbs. | April in Southern California 110 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Mid-South USDA zones 7a to 8b | 36 vegetables: Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Sweet Corn, Bush Beans, Swiss Chard, Arrowroot, Bitter Melon, Brazilian Spinach, Celeriac, Celery, Chayote, Edamame, Globe Artichoke, Green Onion, Hamburg Parsley, Hyacinth Bean (Lablab), Jicama, Leek, Lima Beans, New Zealand Spinach, Parsnip, Peanuts, Popcorn, Salsify, Scarlet Runner Bean, Scorzonera, Shallot, Sorghum, Tomatillo and Water Chestnut. Also 19 herbs. | April in Mid-South 77 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Pacific Northwest USDA zones 6b to 9a | 54 vegetables: Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Onion, Potato, Arugula, Asparagus, Bok Choy, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Celeriac, Celery, Chicory, Daikon, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Globe Artichoke, Good King Henry, Green Onion, Hamburg Parsley, Horseradish, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Leek, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, Parsnip, Quinoa, Radicchio, Rhubarb, Rutabaga, Salsify, Scorzonera, Shallot, Sorrel, Sunchoke, Tatsoi and Watercress. Also 18 herbs. | April in Pacific Northwest 93 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Northeast & New England USDA zones 5a to 7b | 52 vegetables: Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Onion, Potato, Arugula, Asparagus, Bok Choy, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Chicory, Daikon, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Globe Artichoke, Good King Henry, Green Onion, Hamburg Parsley, Horseradish, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Leek, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, Parsnip, Quinoa, Radicchio, Rhubarb, Rutabaga, Salsify, Scorzonera, Shallot, Sorrel, Sunchoke, Tatsoi and Watercress. Also 15 herbs. | April in Northeast & New England 108 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Mid-Atlantic USDA zones 6b to 8a | 53 vegetables: Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Onion, Potato, Arugula, Asparagus, Bok Choy, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Celeriac, Celery, Chicory, Daikon, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Globe Artichoke, Good King Henry, Green Onion, Hamburg Parsley, Horseradish, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Leek, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, Parsnip, Radicchio, Rhubarb, Rutabaga, Salsify, Scorzonera, Shallot, Sorrel, Sunchoke, Tatsoi and Watercress. Also 18 herbs. | April in Mid-Atlantic 98 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Midwest & Great Lakes USDA zones 5a to 7a | 52 vegetables: Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Onion, Potato, Arugula, Asparagus, Bok Choy, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Chicory, Daikon, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Globe Artichoke, Good King Henry, Green Onion, Hamburg Parsley, Horseradish, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Leek, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, Parsnip, Quinoa, Radicchio, Rhubarb, Rutabaga, Salsify, Scorzonera, Shallot, Sorrel, Sunchoke, Tatsoi and Watercress. Also 15 herbs. | April in Midwest & Great Lakes 109 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Upper Midwest & Northern Plains USDA zones 3b to 5a | 48 vegetables: Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Arugula, Asparagus, Bok Choy, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Chicory, Daikon, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Globe Artichoke, Good King Henry, Hamburg Parsley, Horseradish, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Leek, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, Parsnip, Quinoa, Radicchio, Rhubarb, Rutabaga, Salsify, Scorzonera, Shallot, Sorrel, Sunchoke, Tatsoi and Watercress. Also 6 herbs. | April in Upper Midwest & Northern Plains 76 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Mountain West USDA zones 5a to 7b | 50 vegetables: Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Onion, Potato, Arugula, Asparagus, Bok Choy, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Chicory, Daikon, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Globe Artichoke, Good King Henry, Hamburg Parsley, Horseradish, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Leek, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, Parsnip, Quinoa, Radicchio, Rhubarb, Rutabaga, Salsify, Scorzonera, Shallot, Sorrel, Sunchoke, Tatsoi and Watercress. Also 6 herbs. | April in Mountain West 94 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Southern Plains USDA zones 5b to 7b | 53 vegetables: Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Onion, Potato, Arugula, Asparagus, Bok Choy, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Celeriac, Celery, Chicory, Daikon, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Globe Artichoke, Green Onion, Hamburg Parsley, Horseradish, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Leek, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, Parsnip, Radicchio, Rhubarb, Rutabaga, Salsify, Scarlet Runner Bean, Scorzonera, Shallot, Sorrel, Sunchoke, Tatsoi and Watercress. Also 18 herbs. | April in Southern Plains 101 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Northern California & Central Valley USDA zones 7b to 10a | 41 vegetables: Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Sweet Corn, Bush Beans, Okra, Southern Peas, Sweet Potato, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Amaranth, Arrowroot, Bitter Melon, Brazilian Spinach, Celeriac, Celery, Chayote, Edamame, Ginger, Good King Henry, Hyacinth Bean (Lablab), Jicama, Lima Beans, Luffa (Loofah), Malabar Spinach, New Zealand Spinach, Peanuts, Popcorn, Scarlet Runner Bean, Sorghum, Taro, Tomatillo, Turmeric, Water Chestnut, Winged Beans and Yardlong Beans. Also 12 herbs. | April in Northern California 93 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Hawaii USDA zones 11b to 12b | 40 vegetables: Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Sweet Corn, Bush Beans, Okra, Southern Peas, Swiss Chard, Sweet Potato, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Amaranth, Arrowroot, Bitter Melon, Brazilian Spinach, Cassava, Chayote, Edamame, Ginger, Green Onion, Hyacinth Bean (Lablab), Jicama, Lima Beans, Luffa (Loofah), Malabar Spinach, New Zealand Spinach, Peanuts, Popcorn, Sorghum, Taro, Tomatillo, Turmeric, Water Chestnut, Winged Beans and Yardlong Beans. Also 22 herbs. | April in Hawaii 122 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Alaska USDA zones 1b to 7b | No vegetable sowings this month. | April in Alaska 5 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
Popular vegetables to plant in April, and where
The 36 crops on our regional sowing charts, with the regions where each can be sown or planted in April. Where our data has a crop set out as transplants, the month is a transplanting month. Each crop links to its plant page, which shows the full calendar for any region.
| Crop | Regions where it can be sown or planted in April |
|---|---|
| Tomato | 6 regions: North Florida, Gulf South, Southern California, Mid-South, Northern California and Hawaii. |
| Bell Pepper | 6 regions: North Florida, Gulf South, Southern California, Mid-South, Northern California and Hawaii. |
| Chili Pepper | 6 regions: North Florida, Gulf South, Southern California, Mid-South, Northern California and Hawaii. |
| Eggplant | 5 regions: Gulf South, Southern California, Mid-South, Northern California and Hawaii. |
| Zucchini | 7 regions: North Florida, Gulf South, Texas, Southern California, Mid-South, Northern California and Hawaii. |
| Squash | 7 regions: North Florida, Gulf South, Texas, Southern California, Mid-South, Northern California and Hawaii. |
| Cucumber | 7 regions: North Florida, Gulf South, Texas, Southern California, Mid-South, Northern California and Hawaii. |
| Pumpkin | 7 regions: North Florida, Gulf South, Texas, Southern California, Mid-South, Northern California and Hawaii. |
| Sweet Corn | 8 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, Gulf South, Texas, Southern California, Mid-South, Northern California and Hawaii. |
| Bush Beans | 9 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, South Florida, Gulf South, Texas, Southern California, Mid-South, Northern California and Hawaii. |
| Peas | 7 regions: Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains, Mountain West and Southern Plains. |
| Snow Peas | 7 regions: Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains, Mountain West and Southern Plains. |
| Okra | 8 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest, Texas, Southern California, Northern California and Hawaii. |
| Southern Peas | 9 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, South Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest, Texas, Southern California, Northern California and Hawaii. |
| Lettuce | 7 regions: Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains, Mountain West and Southern Plains. |
| Spinach | 7 regions: Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains, Mountain West and Southern Plains. |
| Swiss Chard | 11 regions: North Florida, Gulf South, Texas, Southern California, Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Southern Plains and Hawaii. |
| Kale | 7 regions: Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains, Mountain West and Southern Plains. |
| Collard Greens | 7 regions: Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains, Mountain West and Southern Plains. |
| Broccoli | 7 regions: Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains, Mountain West and Southern Plains. |
| Cabbage | 7 regions: Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains, Mountain West and Southern Plains. |
| Cauliflower | 7 regions: Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains, Mountain West and Southern Plains. |
| Carrot | 7 regions: Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains, Mountain West and Southern Plains. |
| Beet | 7 regions: Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains, Mountain West and Southern Plains. |
| Radish | 7 regions: Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains, Mountain West and Southern Plains. |
| Turnip | 7 regions: Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains, Mountain West and Southern Plains. |
| Onion | 6 regions: Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Mountain West and Southern Plains. |
| Garlic | None of our 18 regions. |
| Potato | 6 regions: Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Mountain West and Southern Plains. |
| Sweet Potato | 9 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, South Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest, Texas, Southern California, Northern California and Hawaii. |
| Basil | 8 regions: North Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest, Texas, Southern California, Mid-South, Northern California and Hawaii. |
| Cilantro | 7 regions: Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains, Mountain West and Southern Plains. |
| Parsley | 10 regions: North Florida, Gulf South, Southern California, Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Southern Plains and Hawaii. |
| Strawberry | 9 regions: Southern California, Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Mountain West, Southern Plains and Hawaii. |
| Watermelon | 6 regions: North Florida, Gulf South, Texas, Southern California, Northern California and Hawaii. |
| Cantaloupe | 6 regions: North Florida, Gulf South, Texas, Southern California, Northern California and Hawaii. |
What to plant in April by USDA zone
A USDA hardiness zone is a winter low, not a planting calendar, so one zone can run through regions whose sowing dates are weeks apart. This table lists the regions in each zone, with the number of vegetables each can sow in April and the vegetables that every region in the zone can sow. Each zone page has the full twelve-month calendar for its regions.
| Zone | Regions (vegetables this month) | Vegetables to sow in April |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 3a | Alaska (0) | No vegetable sowings this month. |
| Zone 3b | Upper Midwest & Northern Plains (48) Alaska (0) | No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list. |
| Zone 4a | Upper Midwest & Northern Plains (48) Alaska (0) | No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list. |
| Zone 4b | Upper Midwest & Northern Plains (48) Alaska (0) | No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list. |
| Zone 5a | Northeast & New England (52) Midwest & Great Lakes (52) Upper Midwest & Northern Plains (48) Mountain West (50) Alaska (0) | No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list. |
| Zone 5b | Northeast & New England (52) Midwest & Great Lakes (52) Mountain West (50) Southern Plains (53) Alaska (0) | No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list. |
| Zone 6a | Northeast & New England (52) Midwest & Great Lakes (52) Mountain West (50) Southern Plains (53) Alaska (0) | No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list. |
| Zone 6b | Pacific Northwest (54) Northeast & New England (52) Mid-Atlantic (53) Midwest & Great Lakes (52) Mountain West (50) Southern Plains (53) Alaska (0) | No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list. |
| Zone 7a | Desert Southwest (12) Mid-South (36) Pacific Northwest (54) Northeast & New England (52) Mid-Atlantic (53) Midwest & Great Lakes (52) Mountain West (50) Southern Plains (53) Alaska (0) | No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list. |
| Zone 7b | Desert Southwest (12) Mid-South (36) Pacific Northwest (54) Northeast & New England (52) Mid-Atlantic (53) Mountain West (50) Southern Plains (53) Northern California (41) Alaska (0) | No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list. |
| Zone 8a | Gulf South (33) Desert Southwest (12) Texas (28) Mid-South (36) Pacific Northwest (54) Mid-Atlantic (53) Northern California (41) | No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list. |
| Zone 8b | Gulf South (33) Desert Southwest (12) Texas (28) Mid-South (36) Pacific Northwest (54) Northern California (41) | No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list. |
| Zone 9a | North Florida (36) Gulf South (33) Desert Southwest (12) Texas (28) Pacific Northwest (54) Northern California (41) | No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list. |
| Zone 9b | North Florida (36) Central Florida (22) Gulf South (33) Desert Southwest (12) Texas (28) Southern California (41) Northern California (41) | 11 vegetables in every region of the zone, including Okra, Southern Peas, Sweet Potato, Amaranth, Hyacinth Bean (Lablab), Lima Beans, Malabar Spinach, New Zealand Spinach, Peanuts, Sorghum and 1 more. |
| Zone 10a | Central Florida (22) South Florida (20) Desert Southwest (12) Texas (28) Southern California (41) Northern California (41) | 11 vegetables in every region of the zone, including Southern Peas, Sweet Potato, Amaranth, Hyacinth Bean (Lablab), Jicama, Lima Beans, Malabar Spinach, New Zealand Spinach, Peanuts, Sorghum and 1 more. |
| Zone 10b | Central Florida (22) South Florida (20) Southern California (41) | 20 vegetables in every region of the zone, including Bush Beans, Southern Peas, Sweet Potato, Amaranth, Arrowroot, Brazilian Spinach, Cassava, Ginger, Hyacinth Bean (Lablab), Jicama and 10 more. |
| Zone 11a | South Florida (20) | 20 vegetables, including Bush Beans, Southern Peas, Sweet Potato, Amaranth, Arrowroot, Brazilian Spinach, Cassava, Ginger, Hyacinth Bean (Lablab), Jicama and 10 more. |
| Zone 11b | Hawaii (40) | 40 vegetables, including Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Sweet Corn, Bush Beans and 30 more. |
Frequently asked questions
What vegetables can I plant in April?
It depends on your region. In April our calendars have vegetables to sow or plant in 17 of our 18 US regions. The most choice is in the Pacific Northwest (54), the Mid-Atlantic (53) and the Southern Plains (53). Alaska has no vegetable sowings this month. Among popular crops, the widest windows this month are for swiss chard (11 regions), parsley (10 regions) and bush beans (9 regions). The table on this page lists every vegetable for each region.
Can I plant tomatoes in April?
Yes, in 6 of our 18 regions: North Florida, the Gulf South, Southern California, the Mid-South, Northern California and Hawaii. Everywhere else our calendars have no April planting for tomatoes.
Can I plant swiss chard in April?
Yes, in 11 of our 18 regions: North Florida, the Gulf South, Texas, Southern California, the Mid-South, the Pacific Northwest, the Northeast and New England, the Mid-Atlantic, the Midwest, the Southern Plains and Hawaii. Everywhere else our calendars have no April planting for swiss chard.
How do I find what to plant in April where I live?
Enter your ZIP code in Find My Region to see which of our 18 regions you garden in, then open that region's April page for every crop you can sow, plant or start indoors this month. If you know your USDA zone, the zone table on this page shows the regions in it, but a zone is a winter low, so your region's frost dates decide the timing.
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