What should I plant in April in Birmingham, AL?

In April in Birmingham, AL (zone 7b), you can plant Basil, Chives, Cilantro, Dill, Lavender, and more. These dates are based on local climate data for your area.

When do I plant Basil in Birmingham, AL?

In Birmingham, AL (zone 7b), Basil: start seeds indoors Apr 9 – Jun 30, transplant outdoors May 24 – Aug 16.

When do I plant Chives in Birmingham, AL?

In Birmingham, AL (zone 7b), Chives: start seeds indoors Jan 1 – Dec 31, transplant outdoors Jan 1 – Dec 31.

When do I plant Cilantro in Birmingham, AL?

In Birmingham, AL (zone 7b), Cilantro: direct sow Oct 9 – Dec 31 and Jan 1 – May 16.

What to Plant in April

Birmingham, AL · Zone 7b

Last frost: Mar 25 Frost-free days: 230

Full year calendar for Birmingham

Garden season is starting in earnest. Direct sow cool-season crops outdoors and continue nurturing warm-season transplants indoors. Watch your last frost date for transplanting timing.

April at a Glance

Indoor Transplant Direct Sow

1 5 10 15 20 25

Basil

Chives

Cilantro

Dill

Lavender

Mint

Oregano

Parsley

Rosemary

Sage

Thyme

Artichoke

Beans (Bush)

Beet

Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

Cabbage

Carrot

Cauliflower

Celery

Corn

Cucumber

Eggplant

Garlic

Kale

Leek

Lettuce

Melon

Okra

Onion

Peas

Pepper

Potato

Pumpkin

Radish

Spinach

Squash

Strawberry

Sunflower

Sweet Potato

Swiss Chard

Tomato

Turnip

Watermelon

Zucchini

Start Indoors 30

Start these seeds indoors under grow lights or on a sunny windowsill.

Chives

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 60–90 days

Lavender

Jan 1 – Apr 8

1 per sq ft 90–120 days

Mint

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Oregano

Jan 1 – Jun 8

1 per sq ft 60–90 days

Parsley

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Rosemary

Jan 1 – Apr 15

1 per sq ft 80–120 days

Sage

Jan 1 – May 23

1 per sq ft 75–90 days

Thyme

Jan 1 – May 16

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Artichoke

Jan 1 – Jun 30

1 per sq ft 85–100 days

Broccoli

Jan 1 – Apr 15

1 per sq ft 60–100 days

Cabbage

Jan 1 – Apr 15

1 per sq ft 70–100 days

Cauliflower

Jan 1 – Apr 15

1 per sq ft 55–100 days

Kale

Jan 1 – Sep 8

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Leek

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 90–150 days

Lettuce

Jan 1 – Apr 15

4 per sq ft 45–60 days

Onion

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 100–120 days

Strawberry

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Swiss Chard

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Sunflower

Jan 24 – Jun 8

1 per sq ft 70–100 days

Tomato

Jan 24 – May 16

1 per sq ft 65–80 days Growing guide

Eggplant

Feb 15 – Apr 23

1 per sq ft 70–90 days

Pepper

Feb 15 – Apr 23

1 per sq ft 60–100 days Growing guide

Pumpkin

Feb 22 – May 16

¼ per sq ft 85–120 days

Squash

Feb 22 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 45–65 days

Zucchini

Feb 22 – Jul 16

1 per sq ft 45–60 days

Okra

Mar 24 – Jun 8

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Cucumber

Apr 1 – Jun 30

2 per sq ft 50–70 days Growing guide

Melon

Apr 1 – May 23

½ per sq ft 70–90 days

Watermelon

Apr 1 – May 23

¼ per sq ft 70–90 days

Basil

Apr 9 – Jun 30

4 per sq ft 25–35 days

Transplant 29

Move these seedlings from indoors to your garden beds.

Plant now

Chives

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 60–90 days

Mint

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Parsley

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Broccoli

Jan 1 – Jun 8

1 per sq ft 60–100 days

Cabbage

Jan 1 – Jun 8

1 per sq ft 70–100 days

Cauliflower

Jan 1 – Jun 8

1 per sq ft 55–100 days

Kale

Jan 1 – Oct 23

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Leek

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 90–150 days

Lettuce

Jan 1 – May 16

4 per sq ft 45–60 days

Onion

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 100–120 days

Spinach

Jan 1 – Apr 30

9 per sq ft 35–50 days

Strawberry

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Swiss Chard

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Brussels Sprouts

Jan 9 – Jun 8

1 per sq ft 80–110 days

Lavender

Feb 1 – Jun 23

1 per sq ft 90–120 days

Oregano

Feb 1 – Jul 31

1 per sq ft 60–90 days

Rosemary

Feb 1 – Jun 30

1 per sq ft 80–120 days

Sage

Feb 1 – Jul 16

1 per sq ft 75–90 days

Thyme

Feb 1 – Jul 23

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Artichoke

Feb 1 – Sep 8

1 per sq ft 85–100 days

Celery

Feb 1 – Jun 8

4 per sq ft 80–120 days

Sunflower

Feb 15 – Jun 30

1 per sq ft 70–100 days

Pumpkin

Mar 17 – Jun 8

¼ per sq ft 85–120 days

Squash

Mar 17 – Jul 31

1 per sq ft 45–65 days

Tomato

Mar 17 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 65–80 days Growing guide

Zucchini

Mar 17 – Aug 8

1 per sq ft 45–60 days

Later this month

Cucumber

Apr 24 – Jul 23

2 per sq ft 50–70 days Growing guide

Eggplant

Apr 24 – Jun 30

1 per sq ft 70–90 days

Pepper

Apr 24 – Jun 30

1 per sq ft 60–100 days Growing guide

Direct Sow 12

Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.

Cilantro

Jan 1 – May 16

9 per sq ft 30–45 days

Beet

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 50–70 days

Carrot

Jan 1 – Dec 31

16 per sq ft 70–80 days

Garlic

Jan 1 – Nov 23

9 per sq ft 180–240 days

Peas

Jan 1 – May 31

8 per sq ft 55–70 days

Turnip

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 30–60 days

Radish

Jan 9 – May 16

16 per sq ft 22–30 days

Potato

Feb 1 – Aug 23

1 per sq ft 70–150 days

Sweet Potato

Mar 17 – May 31

1 per sq ft 90–120 days

Dill

Mar 24 – Sep 8

4 per sq ft 40–60 days

Beans (Bush)

Mar 24 – Jul 31

9 per sq ft 50–60 days

Corn

Mar 24 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 60–100 days

April Gardening Tips

Start Tomato, Pepper, Cucumber indoors now to give them a head start before transplanting outside.
Tomato, Pepper, Cucumber can be transplanted outside this month. Harden off seedlings over 5–7 days before planting out.
Direct sow Corn, Beans (Bush), Carrot straight into the garden — no transplanting needed.
Soil temperature matters more than air temperature for germination. Use a soil thermometer before direct sowing.