What to plant in April, zone 7a
In zone 7a, the typical last spring frost is April 16 and the first fall frost is October 25. Here is your April checklist.
Transplant outdoors
Move these out to the garden this month:
- BroccoliMarch 26 to April 2
- CabbageMarch 26 to April 2
- CantaloupeApril 16 to April 30
- CauliflowerApril 2 to April 9
- CollardsApril 2
- CucumberApril 16 to April 30
- DahliaApril 16 to April 30
- EggplantApril 16 to April 30
- English LavenderApril 16 to April 30
- LettuceApril 16
- MarigoldApril 16 to April 30
- PepperApril 16 to April 30
- PetuniaApril 16 to April 30
- SpinachApril 16
- Swiss ChardApril 16
- TomatoApril 16 to April 30
- WatermelonApril 16 to April 30
Direct sow
Sow these straight into the ground this month:
- BasilApril 16
- BeetMarch 26 to April 2
- BroccoliMarch 26 to April 2
- CabbageMarch 26 to April 2
- CantaloupeApril 16 to April 30
- CarrotMarch 26 to April 2
- CauliflowerApril 2 to April 9
- CucumberApril 16 to April 30
- DillApril 16
- Green Bean (Snap Bean)April 9
- LettuceMarch 26 to April 2
- MarigoldApril 16 to April 30
- ParsleyApril 16
- ParsnipMarch 26 to April 2
- PotatoMarch 26 to April 2
- PumpkinApril 16 to April 30
- RadishMarch 26 to April 2
- SunflowerApril 16 to April 30
- Sweet CornApril 16 to April 30
- WatermelonApril 16 to April 30
- Winter SquashApril 16 to April 30
- ZucchiniApril 16 to April 30
Harvest
Expect to harvest these this month:
- RadishApril 20 to May 17
Want your exact dates?
These are zone 7a averages. Enter your ZIP for a calendar built on your nearest weather station.
Open the planting calendarUSDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, 2023. USDA Agricultural Research Service / Oregon State University PRISM Group. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Zone dates are medians; local conditions vary.