I love the month of April! Glimpses of green life pop up in the form of garlic stalks, which handle the unpredictable spring weather with fortitude, or daffodils blooming in the garden. I would love to share some ideas on what to plant in your garden this April! Weather dictates actions more than annual calendars. Some years I’m waiting until the snow melts to do a lot of these items, while other years Mother Nature gives me the green light early. Whether you want to start seeds indoors or sow seeds outdoors, this guide covers planting times for 30 popular crops.
Starting Seeds Under Grow Lights in April
The following seeds can be started indoors.
- Herbs:
- Basil (I like the classic Genovese Italian variety.)
- Chives
- Echinacea
- Marjoram
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Sage
- Sweet Alyssum
- Brassicas:
- Broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- Cabbage
- Cauliflower
- Collards
- Kale
- Celery
- Alliums:
- Leek:
- For an onion that stores long into winter, try the sweet Spanish yellow onion. It will work well in zone 6 or colder. Warmer growing zones should have good luck with red creole onion.
- Lettuce
- Nightshades: Pepper, Tomato
- Try my favorite tomato: Cherokee Purple
- Swiss Chard
Outdoor planting ramps up in April! Here’s what I like to plant this month.
- Perennials:
- Asparagus
- Rhubarb
- Strawberry plants
- Brassicas:
- Broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- Cabbage
- Collard
- Kale
- Alliums:
- Chives
- Leeks
- Onions
- Herbs:
- Echinacea
- Sweet Alyssum
- Fruit trees and berry bushes:
- Berry Bushes
- Fruit Trees
- Brambles
- Black Raspberries
- Lettuce
- Potatoes
- Swiss Chard
- Perennials:
Hope you Get some use out of this little chart! Happy Wednesday!
