{"title":"Seeds to Plant in April - Zones 7b-9a","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMild Winter Areas — Zones 7b–9a\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eApril is a peak planting month in mild-winter zones as soils warm and frost risk fades, opening the door to a much broader range of crops outdoors. Continue sowing cool-season favorites in early April, when nights are still chilly, and begin transitioning beds to warm-season planting throughout the month as temperatures stabilize. Succession sowing, trellising, and a little frost protection for surprise cold snaps help keep growth steady — and April is also an excellent time to harden off seedlings and get transplants established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors (fresh harvests):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrogreens:\u003c\/strong\u003e peas, broccoli, sunflowers, arugula\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSprouts:\u003c\/strong\u003e alfalfa, broccoli, radish, mung\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerbs \u0026amp; greens under lights:\u003c\/strong\u003e chives, parsley, mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransplants to move outdoors (weather permitting — harden first):\u003c\/strong\u003e pepper, tomato, eggplant, melons, basil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrops that can be directly sown outdoors in April:\u003c\/strong\u003e cucumber, squash, beans, corn, melons, okra, cowpeas, plus replanting for many greens and root crops\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover crops:\u003c\/strong\u003e buckwheat, cow peas, sorghum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e An Olympia, WA zone 8 is very different from a Jackson, MS zone 8. Consider checking with your state Extension Service office for more specific recommendations and guidelines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUse your USDA zone as a guide. Microclimates matter—coastal\/urban spots run warmer; high elevation runs colder.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/store.trueleafmarket.com\/collections\/seeds-to-plant-in-april-zones-7b-9a.oembed","provider":"True Leaf Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}