What to Plant in April
If you haven’t started some seeds yet, or weeded some of your garden, get to it! We’re in the thick of planting now! Get your brassicas in the ground or start your seeds! If you don’t live in a SUNNY area, you need to get your tomato plants in the ground this month for best results.
This list is based on my planting calendar, which is a great reference when you are choosing what to plant and what to prepare for each season. I’ve included sources for each plant and some notes to better help you in planning your garden this year.
Artichoke Root
Plant outside in SUNNY AREAS only. This is the last recommended month until October to plant.
Sources: Peaceful Valley
Fava Bean
Sow seeds outside.
Sources: Botanical Interests
Runner Bean
Sow seeds outside.
Sources: Botanical Interests
Snap Bean
Sow seeds outside.
Sources: Botanical Interests
Beet
Sow seeds outside.
Sources: Botanical Interests
Broccoli
Plant seedlings outside or start seeds indoors and plant outside in May or June.
Sources: Botanical Interests
Brussels Sprout
Start seeds indoors to plant outside in June through September.
Sources: Botanical Interests
Cabbage
Plant seedlings outside or start seeds indoors and plant outside in May or June.
Sources: Botanical Interests
Carrot
Sow seeds outside.
Sources: Botanical Interests
Cauliflower
Plant seedlings outside (FOGGY AREAS) or start seeds indoors to plant outside in May (FOGGY AREAS), June (FOGGY AREAS), or July (FOGGY AREAS).
Sources: Botanical Interests
Celery
Plant seedlings outside or start seeds indoors to plant outside in May (FOGGY AREAS), June (FOGGY AREAS), or July (FOGGY AREAS).
Sources: Botanical Interests
Collards
Sow seeds outside. This is the last recommended month until July to sow.
Sources: Botanical Interests
Early Corn
Sow seeds outside.
Sources: Botanical Interests
Cucumber
Sow seeds outside.
Resources on growing Cucumbers: Bay Area Guide to Growing Cucumbers
Sources: Botanical Interests
Eggplant
Plant seedlings outside or start seeds indoors to plant in May or June (SUNNY AREAS).
Sources: Botanical Interests
Hops Rhizomes
Plant outside.
Sources: Territorial Seed or Northern Brewer
Kale
Plant seedlings outside.
Sources: Botanical Interests
Kohlrabi
Plant seedlings outside or start seeds indoors to plant outside in May (FOGGY AREAS), June (FOGGY AREAS), or July.
Sources: Botanical Interests
Leek
Sow seeds outside. This is the last recommended month until February to sow.
Sources: Botanical Interests
Lettuce
Sow seeds outside.
Sources: Botanical Interests
Mustard
Sow seeds outside. This is the last recommended month until August to sow unless you live in a FOGGY AREA.
Sources: Botanical Interests
Onion
Sow seeds outside. This is the last recommended month until September to sow unless you live in a SUNNY AREA.
Sources: Botanical Interests
Parsnip
Sow seeds outside.
Sources: Botanical Interests
Pea
Sow seeds outside in FOGGY AREAS only.
Sources: Botanical Interests
Pepper
Plant seedlings outside in SUNNY AREAS, or sow seeds indoors for planting in May or June.
Sources: Botanical Interests
Potato Tubers
Plant outside.
Resources on growing Potatoes: Grow Potatoes from your Pantry
Sources: Peaceful Valley
Radish
Sow seeds outside.
Sources: Botanical Interests
Spinach
Sow seeds outside. This is the last recommended month until July to sow.
Sources: Botanical Interests
Summer & Winter Squash (including Pumpkins)
Sow seeds outside.
Sources: Botanical Interests
Sunflower
Sow seeds outside.
Sources: Botanical Interests
Swiss Chard
Sow seeds outside.
Sources: Botanical Interests
Tomato
Plant seedlings outside or sow seeds indoors for planting in May (SUNNY AREAS) or June (SUNNY AREAS). This is the only recommended month of the year to plant tomatoes unless you live in a SUNNY AREA.
Resources on growing Tomatoes: Bay Area Guide to Growing Tomatoes, Review of Cuore di Bue Tomatoes
Sources: Botanical Interests
Turnip
Sow seeds outside.
Sources: Botanical Interests