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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Broccoli Seeds - Chinese Broccoli - Big Stem
40-50 days to maturity. Brassica oleracea var alboglabra ‘Big Stem’. Big Stem Chinese Broccoli Seeds. Non-GMO; hybrid; cool-season annual. Closely related to European cabbage, Chinese broccoli was introduced to China...
Bean Seeds - Pole - Bai Bu Lao Yellow
55-60 Days to maturity. Phaseolus vulgaris. Bai Bu Lao Yellow Pole Bean Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, drought tolerant, pole, snap, romano, Asian bean. Suitable for growing in containers, garden...
Okra Seeds - Cows Horn - Organic
Abelmoschus esculentus. (55 days) This heirloom okra dates back to around the Civil War. It has a twisted shape that resembles a cow's horn. These large pods can reach 14"...
Cauliflower Seeds - All Year Round
Non-GMO and Heirloom All Year Round Cauliflower is one of the most straightforward cauliflower varieties. Seed matures in 65 days and produces a large, tight, white head. In many zones,...
Pea Seeds - Snap - Taichung 13
70 days to maturity.Pisum sativum. Taichung 13 Snap Pea Seeds. Non-GMO, cool-season annual, heirloom. This early edible podded snap pea has white flowers. The vines are vigorous and prolific, producing...
Lettuce Seeds - Freckles (Organic)
,Lactuca Sativa (26 days to baby-55 days mature) Freckles is unlike any romaine lettuce you will see. This romaine has bright green leaves that look like someone splatter-painted burgundy spots...
Basil - Genovese (Organic) - Microgreens Seeds
12-16 days to harvest. Ocimum basilcum. Non-GMO, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom Genovese Basil Microgreens Seeds. Use micro basil in place of regular basil in any recipe, for extra intense basil flavor....
Lettuce Seeds - Summer 38 Celtuce
75-85 day maturity. Lactuca sativa var. asparagina ‘Summer 38 Celtuce’. Summer 38 Celtuce Lettuce Seeds. Non-GMO, cool-season annual heirloom. This variety of Chinese stem lettuce has pointed, light green leaves....
Bean Seeds - Bush - Kentucky Dreamer
50-54 Days to maturity. Phaseolus vulgaris. Kentucky Dreamer Bush Bean Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, heat-tolerant, resistant to BCMV, high-yielding, bush, snap green bean. Suitable for growing in containers, garden...
Chinese Cabbage Seeds - Kyoto No. 3
Chinese Cabbage Seeds - Kyoto No. 3. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Brassica rapa Pekinensis group. 80 days. Cool season annual. A Japanese heirloom or dento yasai variety of Japan, this cabbage has...
Lettuce Seeds - Red Iceberg (Organic)
55-65 Days to maturity. Lactuca sativa. Organic Red Iceberg Lettuce Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom. Suitable for growing in fields, containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Red Iceberg...
Nasturtium Seeds - Whirlybird Mix
Whirlybird Nasturtium flower garden seeds. Annual Flower. Edible Flowers. This strain boasts a better range of flower colors when grown on to maturity. Edible flowers include scarlet, pale yellow, soft...
Okra Seeds - Star of David - Organic
Organic Star of David Okra Seeds. 60 - 75 days to maturity. Abelmoschus esculentus. Heirloom, Non-GMO, Annual. An Israeli variety, Star of David grows 8 to 10 feet tall stalks....
Lettuce Seeds - Spring Mix - Organic
40-70 Days to maturity. Lactuca sativa. Organic Spring Mix Lettuce Seeds. The Spring Lettuce Mix is a blend of lettuces chosen especially for Spring planting. They offer a good range...
Lettuce Seeds, Romaine - Vivian - Organic
Organic Vivian Romaine Lettuce Seeds. 50 days to full maturity. 28 days to maturity for baby leaves. Lactuca sativa. Open Pollinated. Non-GMO. Annual. Approx. 25,000 Seeds per ounce. Download Free...
Pak Choi Seeds - Savoy Tatsoi
45 Days to maturity, 10-15 days for microgreens, and 20-30 days for baby leaf. Brassica rapa var. narinosa. Savoy Tatsoi Pak Choi Seeds. Cool-Warm Season Annual Heirloom. This dark green,...
Kale Seeds - Scarlet
Scarlet Kale Seeds. Can be grown in containers. Brassica oleracea. 50 days to maturity. Open Pollinated. Annual. Kale Scarlet is heavily curled with sturdy leaves that are red-purple and become...
Mustard - Wasabi (Organic)
Wasabi Mustard Seeds. Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth. Non-GMO. 45 days. This mustard has large green leaves with wavy edges and a fun wasabi-like bite. Easy to grow in your...
Cabbage Seeds - Charleston Wakefield
Brassica oleracea (70-85 days) The result of a selection from Early Jersey Wakefield made on Long Island. Sold to the F. W. Bolgiano Seed Co. in 1880. Charleston Wakefield produces...
Lettuce Seeds - Parris Island Cos - Organic
Lactuca sativa. (68 days) Parris Island was developed by the USDA and Clemson in the early 1950s. Named for Parris Island off the coast of South Carolina. Organic Parris Island...
Beet Seeds - Early Wonder - Organic
(33 days for greens and 60 days for beets) Organic Early Wonder came into being sometime around 1911. This is truly one of the best beet varieties for greens. Whereas...
Pea Seeds - Snow - Oregon Sugar Pod II (Organic)
60-70 Days to maturity. Pisum sativum. Oregon Sugar Pod II Pea Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom. Suitable for growing in fields, containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Resistant...
No-Till Pollinator Friendly Cover Crop Seed Mix
Our No-Till Pollinator Friendly Cover Crop Mix is a custom blend of cover crop seeds formulated to enrich your soil while also attracting beneficial pollinators to your garden or farm....
Carrot Seeds - Yellow
65-80 days. The Yellow carrot appears to be a classic carrot in its shape but not in its color. Roots are a beautiful golden shade, and they grow to be...
Chard Seeds - Fordhook Giant - Organic
Beta vulgaris. (50-60 days) Introduced in the 1750s, a very popular heirloom chard has been around longer than granny. Fordhook giant chard is a vigorous variety that is noted for...
Clover Seeds - Yellow Blossom Sweet - Organic
Melilotus Officinalus aka Ribbed Melilot, Field Melilot, Comilla Real, and Official Melilot. This Yellow clover has blossoms with a characteristic sweet odor, blooming in the spring and summer. A drought...
Chinese Cabbage Seeds - Beka Santoh
Chinese Cabbage Seeds - Beka Santoh. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Brassica rapa Pekinensis group. 25-40 days. Cool season annual. This vigorous loose head variety is grown throughout Japan. The leaves are light...
Parsley Seeds - Double Curled
75 Days to maturity. Petroselinum crispum. Double Curled Parsley Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom. Suitable for growing in fields, containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Double Curled Parsley is...
Zinnia Seeds - Peppermint Stick
55-70 Days to maturity. Zinnia elegans. Peppermint Stick Mixture Zinnia Seeds. Non-GMO, open-pollinated, annual. Peppermint Stick Mix Zinnia Flower seeds are the most unique, candy-striped zinnia ever! They offer prolific...
Lettuce Seeds - Salad Leaf Blend
Just plant it and start making your instant salads today. Lettuce Seeds - Salad Leaf Blend You have been asking for it! So here it is, an instant salad mix...
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