Over much of the USA, April is when the gardening season really gets going. Between preparing the soil and planting the early crops, it's easy to overlook important steps. We really recommend a garden journal as a way to map out what you want to do. Then fill in the whens and wheres. Don't forget to look around and notice what's happening in your area. When are the forsythia blooming? Are you hearing robins in the morning? These are links to the natural world, reasons why we are gardening. Don't forget to smell the roses.
Zones 1-7a: April is the bridge between the indoor seed-starting season and the first real outdoor planting in cold-winter zones. As soon as soil is workable, focus on bed prep, clearing winter cover, and making space for early direct sowing of hardy spring crops - often with row cover or low tunnels to buffer cold nights. Indoors, keep starting and potting up seedlings, and begin hardening off the earliest transplants on mild days so they are ready to go out as soon as your local frost window allows.
Zones 7b-9a: April 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, where nights are still chilly, but begin transitioning beds to warm-season planting through 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.
Zones 9b-12: April is full spring momentum in the warm-winter zones, with many gardens shifting decisively into warm-season planting while remaining cool-season crops finish strong. This is a great month to direct sow and transplant heat lovers outdoors, and to keep succession planting going so harvests don’t gap as days get longer and brighter. In the hottest areas, start planning for rising temperatures by watching irrigation closely, adding mulch, and timing your final rounds of tender cool-season crops before consistent heat arrives.
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Clover Seeds - Medium Red
Medium Red Clover Seeds. 60-69 days to maturity. trifolium pratense. Open Pollinated, Non-GMO, Annual. Medium red clover is a short-lived perennial used to supply nitrogen. Unlike other legumes, it fixes...
Zinnia Seeds - Magellan Series (Coated)
55-60 Days to maturity. Zinnia elegans. Magellan Series Zinnia Seeds. Non-GMO, organic, F1 hybrid, annual. Magellan Zinnia Series seeds produce tough, resilient zinnias, best suited for gardens prone to heat...
Alyssum Seeds - Wonderland Series
63-77 Days to maturity. Lobularia maritima. Wonderland Series Alyssum Seeds. Non-GMO, Open-Pollinated, Annual. Wonderland Series Alyssum flower seeds are a classic and award-winning addition to any home or garden this...
French Marigold Seeds - Disco Series (Coated)
56-63 Days to maturity. Tagetes patula. Disco Series French Marigold Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated. Disco Series French marigold seeds are an adorable, compact, and vibrant addition to grow in any...
Dill Seeds - Mammoth (Organic)
55-75 Days to maturity. Anethum graveolens. Organic Mammoth Dill Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom. Suitable for growing in fields, containers, garden plots, and raised beds. Mammoth Dill offers garden-fresh,...
Broccoli Seeds - Di Cicco
Brassica oleracea (50-70 days) Di Cicco is an Italian heirloom broccoli dating from 1890. Di Cicco broccoli is very vigorous, emerald green, producing nice central heads 3-5" wide. Approx. 9,000...
French Marigold Seeds - Bonanza Series (Coated)
56-63 Days to maturity. Tagetes patula. Bonanza Series French Marigold Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated. Bonanza Series French marigold seeds are brilliant, easy to grow, and renowned for their hardiness and...
Alyssum Seeds - Royal Carpet
56-63 Days to maturity. Lobularia maritima. Royal Carpet Alyssum Seeds. Non-GMO, Open-Pollinated, Annual. Open-pollinated seeds. Royal Carpet Alyssum flower seeds are an essential fragrant and award-winning plant whether kept in...
Zinnia Seeds - State Fair Mix
60 - 80 days. Zinnia elegans. Annual. State Fair Mix Zinnia seeds grow some of the tallest and brightest Zinnias growing this summer. State Fair Mix Zinnia seeds deliver brilliant...
Zinnia Seeds - Thumbelina Mixture
60-70 Days to maturity. Zinnia elegans. Thumbelina Mix Zinnia Seeds. Non-GMO, AAS Winner, annual. Thumbelina Mix Zinnia flower seeds are a small, adorable, and vibrant addition to grow in any...
Alyssum Seeds - Carpet of Snow
56-63 Days to maturity. Lobularia maritima. Carpet of Snow Alyssum Seeds. Non-GMO, Open-Pollinated, Annual. Open-pollinated, seeds. Carpet of Snow Alyssum flower seeds grow one of the most familiar and beloved...
French Marigold Seeds - Janie Series
56-63 Days to maturity. Tagetes patula. Janie Series Marigold Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated. Growing Janie Series Marigold seeds this season is an effortless and award-winning way to dash some summer...
Radish Seeds - Korean - Cheong Du - Hybrid
60 to 65 days to maturity. Raphanus sativus. Cheong Du Korean Radish Seeds. Hybrid, cool season annual. Cheong Du radishes are a common, popular variety in Korea. Their name means...
Broccoli Seeds - Chinese Broccoli - Kailaan
Broccoli Seeds - Chinese Broccoli - Kailaan. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Brassica oleracea var alboglabra. Also known as cai ro, chair lan, Chinese broccoli, Chinese kale, gailaan, gai lan, gailon, gelancai, guy...
Nasturtium Seeds - Empress of India
Empress of India Nasturtium Flower Seeds. Edible Flowers. Annual Flower. Mix with a salad of baby greens or use as a garnish. The dark leaves set off the dazzling, long-spurred...
Marigold Seeds - Nematode Control
60-70 Days to maturity. Tagetes patula. Nematode Control Marigold Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated. This drought-tolerant and deer-resistant marigold is an outstanding tool in any gardener’s tool belt. As a specially...
Watermelon Seeds - Mini - Golden Midget
60-70 Days to maturity. Citrullus lanatus. Golden Midget Watermelon Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom, heat tolerant, seeded, mini watermelon. Bred by Elwyn Meader and Albert Yaeger at U of...
Marigold (Signata) Seeds - Gem Series
63-77 days. Gem Series signata seeds promise a stunning and exotic twist to the traditional marigold popularly grown in the United States. Gem Series seeds grow tidy 9-12" dwarfed mounds...
Radish Seeds - Korean - Bora King - Hybrid
60 days to maturity. Raphanus sativus. Bora King Hybrid Korean Radish Seeds. Cool season annual. Bora King radishes live up to their royal name by being a gorgeous purple all...
Amaranth Seeds - Polish - Organic
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth. 250 mg packet. Amaranthus. 60 days to maturity. From Wisconsin farmer Richard DeWild. This amaranth is one of the best tasting amaranth varieties we sell....
Okra Seeds - Star Of David
Abelmoschus esculentus (60-65 days) Star of David okra is an old Israeli heirloom that has a unique six-pointed, geometric star shape resembling the Star of David. ~400 seeds/oz. Okra Seeds...
White Berseem Clover (Coated) - Cover Crop Seeds
Open-pollinated Coated (clay and inoculant) White Berseem clover seeds grow an essential annual cover crop for gardens lacking in nitrogen and productivity. Non-GMO White Berseem clover seeds quickly mature into...
Parsley Seeds - Japanese Mitsuba
50-60 Days to maturity. Cryptotaenia japonica. Japanese Mitsuba Parsley Seeds. Non-GMO, annual/perennial, open-pollinated, heirloom. Suitable for growing in fields, containers, garden plots, and raised beds. The long stalks of this...
Broccoli Seeds - Chinese Broccoli - Late Jade - Hybrid
60-70 days to maturity. Brassica oleracea var alboglabra ‘Late Jade’. Late Jade Chinese Broccoli Seeds. Non-GMO, Hybrid, Cool-season Annual. Originating in the Mediterranian, Chinese Broccoli was introduced to China in...
Zinnia Seeds - Dreamland Mixture (Coated)
54-70 Days to maturity. Zinnia elegans. Dreamland Mixture Zinnia Seeds. Non-GMO, organic, annual. Dreamland Mix Zinnia Flower seeds are the fastest way to splash some excitement into your garden. Dreamland...
Cosmos Seeds - Sonata Mix
49-63 Days to maturity. Cosmos bipinnatus. Sonata Mix Cosmos Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, Heirloom, Open Pollinated. Sonata Mix cosmos seeds grow an effortless and full sun performer perfect for just about...
Calendula Seeds - Fancy Mix
50-70 Days to maturity. Calendula officinalis. Fancy Mix Calendula Seeds. Non-GMO, open-pollinated, annual, ornamental herb and flower. Fancy Mix Calendulas are hardy, tolerant of cool temperatures, and produce some strikingly...
Okra Seeds - Emerald
55-70 days. Emerald Okra Seeds - Non-GMO, Abelmoschus esculentus. These heirloom Emerald okra plants are 5-8 feet tall and produce smooth bright green 7" long pods. They were developed and...
Catmint Seeds - Blue Moon
60-80 Days to maturity. Nepeta nervosa. Blue Moon Cat Mint Seeds. Non-GMO, open-pollinated, Premium Quality Seeds, perennial. This heat-tolerant flowering herb is just the versatile plant that your garden needs!...
Cauliflower Seeds - Self Blanching - Organic
Brassica oleracea (68 days) Developed by Dr. Homna at MSU. This cauliflower has self-wrapping leaves which shield the snow-white curds from sun, thus the name Self Blanching Cauliflower. This allows...
Melon Seeds - Korean - Dae Jang Geum Hybrid
65 Days to maturity. Cucumis melo var. makuwa. Dae Jang Geum Korean Hybrid Melon Seeds. A non-GMO, annual, hybrid, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, Asian Melon. Suitable for growing in garden...
Lettuce Seeds - Heatwave Mix - Organic
The Heatwave Lettuce Mix lettuces that thrive in the heat and remain productive. Our choice" slow-bolt" varieties such as Great Lakes, Iya Sol, and Oakleaf Royal. These lettuce types texture...
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