What to plant in April, zone 8a
In zone 8a, the typical last spring frost is March 29 and the first fall frost is November 7. Here is your April checklist.
Transplant outdoors
Move these out to the garden this month:
- CantaloupeMarch 29 to April 12
- CucumberMarch 29 to April 12
- DahliaMarch 29 to April 12
- EggplantMarch 29 to April 12
- English LavenderMarch 29 to April 12
- MarigoldMarch 29 to April 12
- PepperMarch 29 to April 12
- PetuniaMarch 29 to April 12
- TomatoMarch 29 to April 12
- WatermelonMarch 29 to April 12
Direct sow
Sow these straight into the ground this month:
- CantaloupeMarch 29 to April 12
- CucumberMarch 29 to April 12
- MarigoldMarch 29 to April 12
- PumpkinMarch 29 to April 12
- SunflowerMarch 29 to April 12
- Sweet CornMarch 29 to April 12
- WatermelonMarch 29 to April 12
- Winter SquashMarch 29 to April 12
- ZucchiniMarch 29 to April 12
Harvest
Expect to harvest these this month:
- RadishApril 2 to April 29
Want your exact dates?
These are zone 8a 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.