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US planting calendar

What to plant in April

What can you plant in April? It depends on where you garden: April in Minnesota and April in Florida are different seasons. Enter your ZIP code for your exact place, or read the lists below for the five US climate regions.

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What vegetables to plant in April, by region

Zones 3-5: Upper Midwest and the North

In April, central Minnesota averages 43 °F (6.3 °C) with about 12 frost nights. Frost still rules out planting outside, so this is the month to start seeds indoors.

Start indoors
Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Kale, Peppers, Eggplant
Transplant outdoors
Nothing this month
Sow outdoors
Nothing this month
Opening in May
Beets, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Cilantro, Green onions, Kale, Leeks, Lettuce, Onions, Parsley, Peas, Potatoes (seed pieces), Radish, Spinach, Turnip, Dill

Zones 6-7: Midwest, Northeast and mid-Atlantic

In April, central Ohio averages 51 °F (10.8 °C) with about 5 frost nights. 19 crops can go in the ground now; the strongest fits are Broccoli, Brussels sprouts and Cabbage.

Start indoors
Basil, Tomatoes, Sweet potatoes (slips)
Transplant outdoors
Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Kale, Leeks, Onions, Parsley
Sow outdoors
Beets, Carrots, Cilantro, Dill, Green onions, Lettuce, Peas, Potatoes (seed pieces), Radish, Spinach
Opening in May
Basil, Cantaloupe, Cucumber, Green beans, Pumpkin, Sweet corn, Zucchini / summer squash, Turnip, Tomatoes, Peppers, Okra, Watermelon, Eggplant, Sweet potatoes (slips)

Zone 8: the inland South

In April, middle Georgia averages 65 °F (18.5 °C) with no frost. 13 crops can go in the ground now; the strongest fits are Basil, Eggplant and Peppers.

Start indoors
Nothing this month
Transplant outdoors
Basil, Eggplant, Peppers, Sweet potatoes (slips), Tomatoes
Sow outdoors
Cantaloupe, Cucumber, Green beans, Okra, Pumpkin, Sweet corn, Watermelon, Zucchini / summer squash
Opening in May
Nothing this month

Zones 9-10: Florida and the Gulf coast

In April, central Florida averages 72 °F (22.3 °C) with no frost. Nothing is due outside this month.

Start indoors
Nothing this month
Transplant outdoors
Nothing this month
Sow outdoors
Nothing this month
Opening in May
Nothing this month

Low desert Southwest

In April, Phoenix, Arizona averages 71 °F (21.6 °C) with no frost. 7 crops can go in the ground now; the strongest fits are Eggplant, Peppers and Sweet potatoes.

Start indoors
Nothing this month
Transplant outdoors
Eggplant, Peppers, Sweet potatoes (slips)
Sow outdoors
Cucumber, Okra, Sweet corn, Watermelon
Opening in May
Nothing this month

What to grow in April: start seeds indoors

Vegetables to plant in April from seed

  • Beets (Zones 6-7)
  • Cantaloupe (Zone 8)
  • Carrots (Zones 6-7)
  • Cilantro (Zones 6-7)
  • Cucumber (Zone 8, Low desert Southwest)
  • Dill (Zones 6-7)
  • Green beans (Zone 8)
  • Green onions (Zones 6-7)
  • Lettuce (Zones 6-7)
  • Okra (Zone 8, Low desert Southwest)
  • Peas (Zones 6-7)
  • Potatoes (seed pieces) (Zones 6-7)
  • Pumpkin (Zone 8)
  • Radish (Zones 6-7)
  • Spinach (Zones 6-7)
  • Sweet corn (Zone 8, Low desert Southwest)
  • Watermelon (Zone 8, Low desert Southwest)
  • Zucchini / summer squash (Zone 8)

April planting questions

What can I plant in April?

It depends on your climate. In central Minnesota nothing goes outside yet; start Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Kale, Peppers and Eggplant indoors. In central Ohio (zones 6-7): Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Kale, Leeks, Onions, Parsley, Beets, Carrots, Cilantro, Dill, Green onions, Lettuce, Peas, Potatoes, Radish and Spinach. In middle Georgia (zone 8): Basil, Eggplant, Peppers, Sweet potatoes, Tomatoes, Cantaloupe, Cucumber, Green beans, Okra, Pumpkin, Sweet corn, Watermelon and Zucchini / summer squash. In central Florida nothing is planted this month. In Phoenix, Arizona (low desert southwest): Eggplant, Peppers, Sweet potatoes, Cucumber, Okra, Sweet corn and Watermelon. Enter your ZIP code in the tool on this page for your exact place.

What vegetables to plant in April in a cold climate?

In central Minnesota nothing goes outside yet; start Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Kale, Peppers and Eggplant indoors. In central Ohio (zones 6-7): Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Kale, Leeks, Onions, Parsley, Beets, Carrots, Cilantro, Dill, Green onions, Lettuce, Peas, Potatoes, Radish and Spinach.

What to grow in April in the South?

In middle Georgia (zone 8): Basil, Eggplant, Peppers, Sweet potatoes, Tomatoes, Cantaloupe, Cucumber, Green beans, Okra, Pumpkin, Sweet corn, Watermelon and Zucchini / summer squash. In central Florida nothing is planted this month. In Phoenix, Arizona (low desert southwest): Eggplant, Peppers, Sweet potatoes, Cucumber, Okra, Sweet corn and Watermelon.

How are these lists made?

Each region is read at one reference place using 30 years of ERA5-Land climate. For every crop, our season model (the one the AgriAuditor field audit uses) finds the month its sowing window opens there. We checked it against eight state extension planting calendars: 93% of crops fell within a month of the published window.