April Seasonal Produce Guide
Sourcing in-season produce ensures your food contains the most nutrients and flavor. Here is a list of domestically grown produce that is harvested in April! All heirloom seed orders on my site this week will receive a free pack of heirloom spinach seeds. Succession planting cool weather leafy greens like spinach is a great way to ensure prolonged harvests. I put together a guide on my site for crops to continually plant.
- Brassicas (broccoli, cauliflower, kale, mustard greens, cabbage, bok choy, brussels sprouts, turnips)
- Leafy greens (lettuce, arugula, escarole, spinach)
- Alliums (onion, shallot, leek, chive, garlic)
- Artichoke
- Asparagus
- Avocado
- Beet and swiss chard
- Carrot
- Fennel
- Peas
- Rhubarb (only eat the stalks)
- Radish
- Strawberry
- Pineapple
- Mango
Here is a list of what crops you can start planting in your own garden this growing season. You can use my website guides more planting information, frost dates, and soil temperature data. If you are looking for heirloom seeds this growing season, I grow, pack, and carry 190 varieties here on my site. All heirloom seed orders on my site this week will receive a free pack of heirloom spinach seeds.
Zone 3
- Start indoors: Basil, Melons, Peppers, Thyme, Tarragon, Tomatillo, Tomato.
- Direct sow/transplant outdoors: Arugula, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Chive, Cilantro, Collard Greens, Escarole, Kale, Lettuce, Mustard Greens, Onions, Parsley, Pea, Radish, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Turnip,
Zone 4
- Start indoors: Basil, Eggplant, Pepper, Thyme, Tarragon, Tomato, Tomatillo.
- Direct sow/transplant outdoors: Arugula, Beet, Broccoli, Bok Choy, Cabbage, Carrots, Chive, Cilantro, Collard Greens, Escarole, Kale, Leeks, Lettuce, Mustard Greens, Onions, Onions, Parsley, Pea, Radish, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Turnip.
Zone 5 - Last frost expected between end of month to early May.
- Direct sow: Arugula, Beet, Broccoli, Bok Choy, Cabbage, Carrots, Chive, Cilantro, Escarole, Kale, Leeks, Lettuce, Mustard Greens, Onions, Parsley, Radish, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Turnip.
- Start indoors: Basil, Calendula, Eggplant, Melon, Nasturtium, Oregano, Pepper, Thyme, Tarragon, Tomatillo, Tomato.
Zone 6 - Last frost expected mid to late month.
- Direct sow/transplant outdoors before last frost: Arugula, Beet, Broccoli, Bok Choy, Cabbage, Carrots, Chive, Cilantro, Escarole, Kale, Leeks, Lettuce, Mustard Greens, Onions, Parsley, Radish, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Turnip.
- Start indoors before last frost: Basil, Calendula, Eggplant, Melon, Nasturtium, Oregano, Pepper, Thyme, Tarragon, Tomatillo, Tomato.
- Direct sow/transplant after last frost: Artichoke, Asparagus, Basil, Bean, Calendula, Celery, Chive, Chamomile, Corn, Cucumber, Dill, Fennel, Fenugreek, Hyssop, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Oregano, Peppers, Thyme, Tarragon, Tomatillo, Tomato. Wait 1-2 weeks for warm weather crops.
Zone 7 - Last frost passed or expected at beginning of month.
- Start indoors: Basil, Calendula, Eggplant, Melon, Nasturtium, Oregano, Pepper, Thyme, Tarragon, Tomatillo, Tomato.
- Direct sow/transplant outdoors before last frost: Arugula, Beet, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Cilantro, Collard Greens, Kale, Lettuce, Leek, Mustard Greens, Onion, Onion, Parsley, Pea, Radish, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Turnip.
- Direct sow/transplant outdoors after last frost: Anise, Artichoke, Asparagus, Basil, Bean, Blueberry, Brussels Sprouts, Calendula, Carrots, Celery, Chive, Chamomile, Cilantro, Corn, Cucumber, Dill, Eggplant, Fennel, Fenugreek, Hyssop, Lavender, Leeks, Melon, Oregano, Peppers, Squash, Strawberry, Thyme, Tarragon, Tomatillo, Tomato. Wait 1-2 weeks for warm weather crops.
Zone 8 - Last frost passed.
- Keep planting outdoors until hot temperatures arrive: Arugula, Beet, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Cilantro, Kale, Leeks, Lettuce, Mustard Greens, Onions, Parsley, Pea, Radish, Turnip, Spinach, Swiss Chard.
- Start/transplant outdoors after last frost: Anise, Artichoke, Asparagus, Basil, Bean, Calendula, Celery, Chive, Chamomile, Corn, Dill, Eggplant. Fennel, Fenugreek, Hyssop, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Oregano, Peppers, Strawberry, Thyme, Tarragon, Tomatillo, Tomato.
Zone 9 & 10
- Start/transplant outdoors: Artichoke, Asparagus, Lavender, Anise, Basil, Bean, Blueberry, Calendula, Cilantro, Corn, Cucumber, Dill, Eggplant, Fenugreek, Hyssop, Lemon Balm, Melon, Nasturtium, Okra, Oregano, Peppers, Squash, Strawberry, Sunflower, Thyme, Tarragon, Tomatillo, Tomato.
