Sow now › USDA zone 7 › April

Sow in April

Acorn Squash (Pumpkin)

Sow April to May

Apple

Sow March to November

Apricot

Sow March to November

Arugula

Sow February to October

Asian Pear

Sow March to November

Asparagus

Sow February to April

Basil

Sow April to June

Beetroot

Sow March to September · 1 in the club sowing now

Blackberry

Sow March to October

Blueberry (Northern Highbush)

Sow March to October

Blueberry (Rabbiteye)

Sow March to October

Bok Choy

Sow February to October

Broccoli

Sow February to September · 2 in the club sowing now

Bulb Onion

Sow February to April

Butternut Squash (Pumpkin)

Sow April to May

Cabbage

Sow February to September

Cantaloupe

Sow April to June

Carrot

Sow February to September · 5 in the club sowing now

Cauliflower

Sow February to September · 2 in the club sowing now

Celeriac

Sow March to April

Celery

Sow March to April

Cherry (Sour)

Sow March to November

Cherry (Sweet)

Sow March to November

Chives

Sow February to May · 1 in the club sowing now

Cilantro

Sow February to October

Collard Greens

Sow February to September

Cranberry

Sow March to October

Cucumber

Sow April to August · 1 in the club sowing now

Dill

Sow March to June

Edamame

Sow April to June

Eggplant

Sow March to July

Elderberry

Sow March to October

Endive & Escarole

Sow March to September

Fava Bean

Sow February to April

Fennel

Sow March to September

Fig

Sow March to November

Giant Pumpkin (Squash)

Sow April to May

Globe Artichoke

Sow March to April

Gooseberry

Sow March to October

Grape (Table)

Sow March to November

Grape (Wine)

Sow March to November

Hubbard Squash (Pumpkin)

Sow April to May

Jack-O'-Lantern Pumpkin (Squash)

Sow April to May

Kale

Sow February to October · 3 in the club sowing now

Kiwi (Fuzzy)

Sow March to November

Kiwi (Hardy Kiwiberry)

Sow March to November

Kohlrabi

Sow February to September

Leek

Sow February to May · 3 in the club sowing now

Lettuce

Sow February to November · 3 in the club sowing now

Mulberry

Sow March to November

Mustard Greens

Sow February to October · 2 in the club sowing now

Napa Cabbage

Sow March to September

Nectarine

Sow March to November

Okra

Sow April to July

Oregano

Sow March to May

Ornamental Pumpkin (Squash)

Sow April to May

Parsley

Sow February to September

Parsnip

Sow March to April · 1 in the club sowing now

Passionfruit

Sow March to May

Pawpaw

Sow March to November

Pea

Sow February to September

Peach

Sow March to November

Pear

Sow March to November

Pie Pumpkin (Squash)

Sow April to May

Plum (European)

Sow March to November

Plum (Japanese)

Sow March to November

Pomegranate

Sow March to November

Quince

Sow March to November

Radish

Sow February to October · 1 in the club sowing now

Raspberry (Red)

Sow March to October

Raspberry (Yellow/Gold)

Sow March to October

Rhubarb

Sow March to October

Rosemary

Sow March to May

Sage

Sow March to May

Scallion

Sow February to September

Shallot

Sow February to April

Snap Bean

Sow April to August

Spinach

Sow February to October · 2 in the club sowing now

Strawberry

Sow March to October · 1 in the club sowing now

Summer Squash (Pumpkin)

Sow April to May

Sweet Bell Pepper

Sow March to July

Sweet Corn

Sow April to July

Sweet Potato

Sow April to June

Swiss Chard

Sow March to September

Thyme

Sow March to May

Tomatillo

Sow March to June

Turnip

Sow February to October · 3 in the club sowing now

Watermelon

Sow April to June

Zucchini (Courgette)

Sow April to May

Plant out in April

Sown earlier under cover, hardened off, and going in the ground once the last frost has passed.

Beefsteak Tomato

Harvest May to June

Cherry Tomato

Harvest April to May

Early Season Tomato

Harvest April to May

Heat Tolerant Tomato

Harvest May to June

Heirloom Tomato

Harvest May to June

Hot Chilli

Harvest July to September

Main Season Tomato

Harvest May to June

Medium Chilli

Harvest June to September

Mild Chilli

Harvest June to September

Paste Tomato

Harvest May to June

Patio Tomato

Harvest April to May

Russet Baking Potato

Harvest July to August

Specialty Chilli

Harvest July to September

Storage Potato

Harvest August to September

Super Hot Chilli

Harvest August to September

Ready to pick in April

Arugula

Harvest March to November

Asparagus

Harvest March to May

Bok Choy

Harvest April to December

Cherry Tomato

Harvest April to May

Chives

Harvest April to September · 1 in the club sowing now

Cilantro

Harvest April to December

Collard Greens

Harvest April to December

Early Season Tomato

Harvest April to May

Kale

Harvest April to December · 3 in the club sowing now

Kohlrabi

Harvest April to November

Lettuce

Harvest March to December · 3 in the club sowing now

Mustard Greens

Harvest April to December · 2 in the club sowing now

Parsley

Harvest April to November

Patio Tomato

Harvest April to May

Pea

Harvest April to November

Radish

Harvest March to November · 1 in the club sowing now

Rhubarb

Harvest April to June

Scallion

Harvest April to November

Spinach

Harvest April to December · 2 in the club sowing now

Turnip

Harvest April to December · 3 in the club sowing now

Coming up in May

Brussels Sprouts, Radicchio, Rutabaga. See the May page.

Questions people ask

What can I sow in April in USDA zone 7?

89 crops go in this month in USDA zone 7: Acorn Squash (Pumpkin), Apple, Apricot, Arugula, Asian Pear, Asparagus, Basil, Beetroot and more.

When is the last frost in USDA zone 7?

Typically around 22 March, with the first autumn frost about 15 November. Treat those as averages and watch the forecast; a cold spring can push them back a fortnight.

What's ready to harvest in April in USDA zone 7?

Arugula, Asparagus, Bok Choy, Cherry Tomato, Chives, Cilantro, Collard Greens, Early Season Tomato and more.

Tony C Smith

Allotment keeper in the North East of England, the voice behind the Tony C Smith YouTube channel, and the gardener who built GrowMore CookMore. Club numbers on this page update as members log their plots. Last updated 4 September 2026.