What should I plant in April in Fargo, ND?

In April in Fargo, ND (zone 4a), you can plant Chives, Cilantro, Mint, Oregano, Parsley, and more. These dates are based on local climate data for your area.

When do I plant Chives in Fargo, ND?

In Fargo, ND (zone 4a), Chives: start seeds indoors Feb 8 – Apr 15, transplant outdoors Apr 16 – Jun 23.

When do I plant Cilantro in Fargo, ND?

In Fargo, ND (zone 4a), Cilantro: direct sow Apr 16 – Jun 8 and Jun 9 – Jun 30 and Aug 17 – Sep 15.

When do I plant Mint in Fargo, ND?

In Fargo, ND (zone 4a), Mint: start seeds indoors Feb 15 – Apr 15, transplant outdoors Apr 16 – Jun 15.

What to Plant in April

Fargo, ND · Zone 4a

Last frost: May 15 Frost-free days: 133

Full year calendar for Fargo

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

Chives

Cilantro

Mint

Oregano

Parsley

Sage

Artichoke

Beet

Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

Cabbage

Carrot

Cauliflower

Kale

Leek

Lettuce

Onion

Peas

Potato

Radish

Spinach

Squash

Strawberry

Swiss Chard

Tomato

Turnip

Zucchini

Start Indoors 17

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

Plant now

Chives

Feb 8 – Apr 15

9 per sq ft 60–90 days

Parsley

Feb 8 – May 8

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Mint

Feb 15 – Apr 15

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Artichoke

Feb 22 – Apr 8

1 per sq ft 85–100 days

Broccoli

Feb 22 – May 31

1 per sq ft 60–100 days

Cabbage

Feb 22 – May 23

1 per sq ft 70–100 days

Cauliflower

Feb 22 – May 31

1 per sq ft 55–100 days

Kale

Mar 1 – Jun 23

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Strawberry

Mar 1 – Apr 30

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Oregano

Mar 9 – Apr 23

1 per sq ft 60–90 days

Sage

Mar 9 – Apr 8

1 per sq ft 75–90 days

Lettuce

Mar 17 – May 31

4 per sq ft 45–60 days

Spinach

Mar 17 – Apr 30

9 per sq ft 35–50 days

Swiss Chard

Mar 17 – Jul 16

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Tomato

Mar 24 – Apr 8

1 per sq ft 65–80 days Growing guide

Later this month

Squash

Apr 24 – Jun 8

1 per sq ft 45–65 days

Zucchini

Apr 24 – Jun 8

1 per sq ft 45–60 days

Transplant 14

Move these seedlings from indoors to your garden beds.

Chives

Apr 16 – Jun 23

9 per sq ft 60–90 days

Mint

Apr 16 – Jun 15

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Parsley

Apr 16 – Jul 16

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Broccoli

Apr 16 – Jul 23

1 per sq ft 60–100 days

Brussels Sprouts

Apr 16 – Jun 30

1 per sq ft 80–110 days

Cabbage

Apr 16 – Jul 16

1 per sq ft 70–100 days

Cauliflower

Apr 16 – Jul 23

1 per sq ft 55–100 days

Kale

Apr 16 – Aug 8

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Leek

Apr 16 – Jun 8

4 per sq ft 90–150 days

Lettuce

Apr 16 – Jun 8

4 per sq ft 45–60 days

Onion

Apr 16 – Jun 8

9 per sq ft 100–120 days

Spinach

Apr 16 – May 31

9 per sq ft 35–50 days

Strawberry

Apr 16 – Jun 15

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Swiss Chard

Apr 16 – Aug 16

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Direct Sow 7

Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.

Plant now

Beet

Apr 9 – Aug 23

9 per sq ft 50–70 days

Peas

Apr 9 – Aug 16

8 per sq ft 55–70 days

Radish

Apr 9 – Jun 8

16 per sq ft 22–30 days

Later this month

Cilantro

Apr 16 – Jun 8

9 per sq ft 30–45 days

Turnip

Apr 16 – Sep 8

9 per sq ft 30–60 days

Carrot

Apr 24 – Jul 23

16 per sq ft 70–80 days

Potato

Apr 24 – Jun 23

1 per sq ft 70–150 days

April Gardening Tips

Start Tomato, Squash, Zucchini indoors now to give them a head start before transplanting outside.
Lettuce, Broccoli, Cabbage can be transplanted outside this month. Harden off seedlings over 5–7 days before planting out.
Direct sow Carrot, Peas, Potato straight into the garden — no transplanting needed.
Soil temperature matters more than air temperature for germination. Use a soil thermometer before direct sowing.