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What to Plant in April
April is one of the best planting months of the year. The soil is still warm from summer, the intense heat has eased in many regions, and cool-season crops can establish quickly without stress.
If you’ve been waiting for the right time to plant your winter veggies, this is it.
Here’s what to plant in April, broken down by climate zone.
Cool Temperate
April is prime time for winter veg.
Leafy greens
Lettuce, spinach, silverbeet, rocket and Asian greens all thrive now.
Roots
Carrots, beetroot, radish and turnips germinate well in warm soil.
Brassicas
Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale and Brussels sprouts can all go in.
Legumes
Broad beans, peas and snow peas are ideal this month.
Tip: Get brassicas in early April so they establish before frost becomes frequent.
Warm Temperate
This is your transition month from summer to winter crops.
Leafy greens
Lettuce, rocket, spinach, silverbeet and Asian greens.
Roots
Carrots, beetroot, radish and swede.
Brassicas
Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and kale.
Legumes
Peas and broad beans.
Tip: Use the last of the warm soil to speed up germination before nights cool further.
Mediterranean
Warm soil plus cooler air equals strong establishment.
Leafy greens
Lettuce, rocket, spinach and silverbeet.
Roots
Carrot, beetroot, radish and turnip.
Brassicas
Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and kale.
Legumes
Peas and broad beans.
Tip: Take advantage of autumn warmth to get plants well established before winter rains.
Arid
April brings relief from extreme heat.
Leafy greens
Lettuce, rocket, silverbeet and Asian greens.
Roots
Carrot, beetroot and radish.
Brassicas
Broccoli, cabbage and kale.
Legumes
Peas and broad beans.
Tip: Protect seedlings from drying winds and maintain consistent moisture.
Savannah
As humidity drops, cool-season planting begins.
Leafy greens
Lettuce, Asian greens, rocket and amaranth.
Roots
Carrot, beetroot and radish.
Brassicas
Broccoli, cabbage and kale.
Fruiting
Tomatoes and capsicum can still go in early April.
Tip: Watch fungal pressure as the wet season tapers off.
Subtropical
April is one of the most productive months of the year.
Leafy greens
Lettuce, rocket, Asian greens and silverbeet.
Roots
Carrot, beetroot and radish.
Brassicas
Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and kale.
Fruiting
Tomatoes, capsicum and eggplant (early April).
Tip: Plant brassicas while soil is still warm for best growth.
Tropical
Dry-season prep begins now.
Leafy greens
Asian greens, amaranth and kang kong.
Roots
Radish and beetroot.
Fruiting
Snake beans, okra and cherry tomatoes.
Tip: Improve drainage and prepare beds for peak dry-season planting.
