What to Plant In April {By Planting Zone}

Here in Texas, we’re past our last frost date, and gardening is is full swing. Wondering what to plant in April in your area? Here are the answers you’re looking for!

I love April! The things we planted in March are growing strong, we’re harvesting a few of our own veggies like spinach, kale, and lettuce already, and almost everything else is planted. 

This year, I planted a fairly large plot of strawberries, and I can’t wait until next spring when we start seeing the fruits of that. Interestingly, growing strawberries in the south is a little different than for northern gardeners, but like with nearly everything, plants and humans are adaptable!

Last month, one of our focuses was finding and utilizing ways to get our garden ready for spring, and of course, planting and growing onions. If you haven’t planted onions yet, it may not be too late for your ares – find out in the tables below! 

You will find a list of what to plant in April organized by zone, type, and where below this, but first, don’t forget to gram your gardening cheat sheets by filling out this form: 

What to Plant In April

What To Plant In Zones 3-4

Vegetables 

*Varieties marked with an asterisk denote varieties that can be planted indoors by early April, and can start being planted outdoors in late April.

Plant Indoors:

• Artichoke
• Asparagus
• Broccoli* 
• Brussels Sprouts
• Cabbage*
• Cauliflower
• Celery
• Chinese cabbage
• Kale
• Tomatillos
• Tomatoes 

Plant Outdoors: (check your local last frost date before planting outdoors)

• Brocoli 
• Cabbage
• Cauliflower
• Celery 
• Collards
• Onions
• Kohlrabi
• Lekks
• Lettuce
• Melon Seeds
• Microgreens
• Mustard
• Peas
• Radicchio
• Radish
• Rutabaga
• Salad greens
• Scallions
• Spinach 
• Turnips
• Herbs

Herbs

Sow Indoors:

• Basil 
• Catnip
• Chives 
• Cilantro
• Coriander
• Dill 
• Fennel
• Leon Balm
• Lemongrass
• Thyme

What to Plant In Zones 5-6

Vegetables 

*Varieties marked with an asterisk denote varieties that can be planted indoors by early April, and can start being planted outdoors in late April.

Indoors:

• Broccoli *
• Brussels Sprouts* 
• Cabbage*
• Cauliflower*

Outdoors: (check your local last frost date before planting outdoors)

• Arugula
• Asian Greens
• Asparagus 
• Broccoli*
• Broccoli Raab 
• Brussels Sprouts*
• Cabbage*
• Carrots
• Cauliflower*
• Celery
• Chinese cabbage
• Collards
• Endive
• Garlic
• Horseradish
• Kale
• Kohlrabi
• Leeks
• Lettuce
• Mesclun 
• Microgreens
• Mustard
• Onions
• parsnips
• Peas
• Potatoes
• Radicchio
• Radishes
• Rhubarb 
• Rutabaga
• Salad Greens
• Scallions
• Shallots
• Spinach
• Swiss Chard
• Turnips

Herbs:

Sow Outdoors:

• Fennel

What to Plant in Zones 7-8

Vegetables 

Outdoor transplant:

• Artichoke
• Arugula
• Asian Greens
• Asparagus
• Broccoli
• Brussels Sprouts
• Cabbage
• Cauliflower
• Eggplants
• Garlic
• Horseradish
• Lettuce
• Onions
• Peppers
• Scallions
• Shallots
• Spinach
• Sweet Potatoes
• Tomatillos 
• Tomatoes

Outdoor Direct Seeding:

• Arugula
• Beans
• Beets
• Broccoli Raab
• Cantaloup 
• Carrots
• Collards
• Corn
• Cowpeas
• Cucumbers
• Endive
• Honeydew
• Kale
• Kohlrabi
• Leeks
• Lettuce
• Melon Seeds
• Mesclun 
• Microgreens
• Mustard
• Okra
• Parsnips
• Peas
• Potatoes
• Radicchio 
• Radish
• Rhubarb
• Rutabaga
• Salad Greens
• Scallions 
• Soybeans
• Spinach
• Squash
• Swiss Chard
• Turnips

Herbs

Outdoors Transplant:

• Basil
• Catnip
• Chamomile
• Chive
• Cilantro
• Coriander
• Dill
• lavender
• Lemon Balm
• Lemongrass
• Marjoram
• Mint
• Oregano 
• Parsley
• Rosemary
• Sage
• Stevia
• Thyme

Outdoors Direct Sow:

• Basil 
• Borage
• Cat-Grass
• Catnip
• Chamomile
• Chive
• Cilantro
• Coriander
• Dill
• Fennel
• Oregano

What To Plants in Zones 9-10

Vegetables

Outdoors Transplant:

• Eggplants
• Peppers
• Sweet Potatoes
• Tomatillos
• Tomatoes

Outdoors Direct Sow:

• Beans
• Cantaloupe 
• Corn
• Cowpeas
• Cucumbers
• Endive
• Melon Seeds
• Okra
• Pumpkins
• Soybeans
• Squash
• Watermelon
• Zucchini 
• Herbs

Transplant outdoors:

• Basil
• Chive
• Cilantro
• Coriander
• Dill
• Lavender
• Lemongrass
• Marjoram
• Mint
• Oregano 
• Parsley 
• Rosemary
• Sage
• Stevia
• Thyme
• Lemon Verbena

Herbs

Direct sow outdoors

• Basil
• Cilantro
• Coriander
• Dills
• Oregano
• Parsley

That’s a lot of vegetables and herbs to decide what to plant in April from! And of course, most of us aren’t super human enough to plant them all.

So go through the list, pick the ones that look good to you, and plant away! Having a good garden planner makes the process of deciding what you have time for and room to plant so much easier. Find my favorite printable planner here.