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13 Best Vegetable Seeds to Start in April: Get a Head Start on Your Garden! 🌱
April is the perfect month to kick your garden into gear. As temperatures begin to warm and daylight stretches longer, many vegetables thrive when started in April—either directly outdoors (in milder climates) or indoors for transplanting later.
Whether you’re a beginner gardener or a seasoned green thumb, these 13 vegetable seeds are ideal to start in April for a bountiful summer and fall harvest.
🌿 1. Tomatoes
Tomatoes love warmth and sunshine, but need time to grow strong before moving outdoors.
Start indoors in April, especially in cooler climates, and transplant once all danger of frost is gone.
Varieties to try: Roma, Cherry, Heirloom, Beefsteak
🫑 2. Peppers (Sweet & Hot)
Like tomatoes, start peppers indoors in April. They grow slowly, so early starting is key.
Provide plenty of light and warmth to encourage germination.
Varieties to try: Bell, Jalapeño, Habanero, Banana
🥬 3. Lettuce
Lettuce thrives in cool weather, making early April ideal for direct sowing outdoors or indoors for transplanting.
Varieties to try: Butterhead, Romaine, Oak Leaf, Mesclun mixes
🥕 4. Carrots
Carrots prefer to be direct-sown into cool soil. April offers the perfect conditions for strong root development.
Tip: Sow thinly and keep soil moist during germination.
🌰 5. Peas
Peas love cool temperatures, so early April is prime time for planting.
Sow directly outdoors—no need to start inside.
Varieties to try: Sugar Snap, Snow, Shelling peas
🌱 6. Spinach
Another cool-weather favorite, spinach germinates well in early spring and can tolerate light frosts.
Bonus: Harvest young leaves continuously for a long season.
🥦 7. Broccoli
Broccoli grows best when it matures in cooler weather.
Start seeds indoors in April and transplant after 4–6 weeks.
Tip: Provide full sun and rich soil for best results.
🥬 8. Cabbage
Start cabbage seeds indoors in April for transplanting in May.
Cabbage grows well in spring and fall when temperatures are mild.
Look for: Green cabbage, Red cabbage, Napa
🧅 9. Onions (from seed)
Onions need a long growing season. Start seeds early indoors in April for transplanting in late spring.
Options include: Yellow, White, Red, Sweet onions
🥒 10. Cucumbers
Start cucumber seeds indoors in April, especially in colder zones.
Transplant after the last frost when soil is warm.
Pro tip: Use biodegradable pots to minimize transplant shock.
🍆 11. Eggplant
Eggplant requires a long growing season and loves heat.
Start seeds indoors in early to mid-April, and transplant once nights are consistently warm.
Varieties to try: Black Beauty, Rosa Bianca, Japanese eggplant
