What to Plant in April
Anchorage, AK · Zone 4b
Last frost: May 15
Frost-free days: 123
The season is opening up. Direct sow cold-hardy crops like peas, spinach, and radishes as soon as the ground thaws. Continue starting warm-season seedlings indoors.
April at a Glance
Indoor
Transplant
Direct Sow
1
5
10
15
20
25
Cilantro
Parsley
Beet
Broccoli
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Kale
Lettuce
Peas
Radish
Spinach
Strawberry
Swiss Chard
Turnip
Start Indoors 9
Start these seeds indoors under grow lights or on a sunny windowsill.
Parsley
Feb 22 – Apr 23
4 per sq ft
70–90 days
Broccoli
Mar 9 – May 8
1 per sq ft
60–100 days
Cabbage
Mar 9 – May 8
1 per sq ft
70–100 days
Cauliflower
Mar 9 – May 8
1 per sq ft
55–100 days
Kale
Mar 17 – May 31
1 per sq ft
50–65 days
Strawberry
Mar 17 – Apr 8
4 per sq ft
60–90 days
Lettuce
Apr 1 – Jun 30
4 per sq ft
45–60 days
Spinach
Apr 1 – Jul 16
9 per sq ft
35–50 days
Swiss Chard
Apr 1 – Jun 23
4 per sq ft
50–60 days
Direct Sow 5
Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.
Cilantro
Apr 24 – Aug 16
9 per sq ft
30–45 days
Beet
Apr 24 – Jul 23
9 per sq ft
50–70 days
Peas
Apr 24 – Jul 16
8 per sq ft
55–70 days
Radish
Apr 24 – Aug 23
16 per sq ft
22–30 days
Turnip
Apr 24 – Aug 16
9 per sq ft
30–60 days
April Gardening Tips
- Start Lettuce, Broccoli, Cabbage indoors now to give them a head start before transplanting outside.
- Direct sow Peas, Beet, Radish straight into the garden — no transplanting needed.
- Soil temperature matters more than air temperature for germination. Use a soil thermometer before direct sowing.
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