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What to sow in April
in USDA zone 8
86 crops can go in this month. Typical last frost zone 8: about 15 March. First autumn frost about 30 November. This is the April page; jump to this month.
Sow in April
Acorn Squash (Pumpkin)
Sow March to April
Apple
Sow February to November
Apricot
Sow February to November
Arugula
Sow February to October
Asian Pear
Sow February to November
Asparagus
Sow February to April
Basil
Sow March to July
Beetroot
Sow February to September · 1 in the club sowing now
Blackberry
Sow February to November
Blueberry (Northern Highbush)
Sow February to November
Blueberry (Rabbiteye)
Sow February to November
Bok Choy
Sow February to October
Bulb Onion
Sow February to April
Butternut Squash (Pumpkin)
Sow March to April
Cantaloupe
Sow March to June
Carrot
Sow February to September · 5 in the club sowing now
Celeriac
Sow February to April
Celery
Sow February to April
Cherry (Sour)
Sow February to November
Cherry (Sweet)
Sow February to November
Chives
Sow February to May · 1 in the club sowing now
Cilantro
Sow February to October
Collard Greens
Sow February to October
Cranberry
Sow February to November
Cucumber
Sow March to August · 1 in the club sowing now
Dill
Sow March to June
Edamame
Sow April to July
Eggplant
Sow February to August
Elderberry
Sow February to November
Endive & Escarole
Sow February to October
Fava Bean
Sow February to April
Fennel
Sow February to October
Fig
Sow February to November
Giant Pumpkin (Squash)
Sow March to April
Globe Artichoke
Sow February to April
Gooseberry
Sow February to November
Grape (Table)
Sow February to November
Grape (Wine)
Sow February to November
Hubbard Squash (Pumpkin)
Sow March to April
Jack-O'-Lantern Pumpkin (Squash)
Sow March to April
Kale
Sow February to October · 3 in the club sowing now
Kiwi (Fuzzy)
Sow February to November
Kiwi (Hardy Kiwiberry)
Sow February to November
Kohlrabi
Sow February to October
Leek
Sow February to May · 3 in the club sowing now
Lettuce
Sow February to November · 3 in the club sowing now
Mulberry
Sow February to November
Mustard Greens
Sow February to October · 2 in the club sowing now
Napa Cabbage
Sow March to October
Nectarine
Sow February to November
Okra
Sow March to August
Oregano
Sow February to May
Ornamental Pumpkin (Squash)
Sow March to April
Parsley
Sow February to October
Parsnip
Sow February to April · 1 in the club sowing now
Passionfruit
Sow February to November
Pawpaw
Sow February to November
Pea
Sow February to October
Peach
Sow February to November
Pear
Sow February to November
Pie Pumpkin (Squash)
Sow March to April
Plum (European)
Sow February to November
Plum (Japanese)
Sow February to November
Pomegranate
Sow February to November
Quince
Sow February to November
Radish
Sow February to October · 1 in the club sowing now
Raspberry (Red)
Sow February to November
Raspberry (Yellow/Gold)
Sow February to November
Rhubarb
Sow February to November
Rosemary
Sow February to May
Sage
Sow February to May
Scallion
Sow February to October
Shallot
Sow February to April
Snap Bean
Sow March to August
Spinach
Sow February to October · 2 in the club sowing now
Strawberry
Sow February to November · 1 in the club sowing now
Summer Squash (Pumpkin)
Sow March to April
Sweet Bell Pepper
Sow February to July
Sweet Corn
Sow March to July
Sweet Potato
Sow April to June
Swiss Chard
Sow February to October
Thyme
Sow February to May
Tomatillo
Sow February to July
Turnip
Sow February to October · 3 in the club sowing now
Watermelon
Sow March to June
Zucchini (Courgette)
Sow March to April
Plant out in April
Sown earlier under cover, hardened off, and going in the ground once the last frost has passed.
Hot Chilli
Harvest June to August
Medium Chilli
Harvest May to August
Mild Chilli
Harvest May to August
Russet Baking Potato
Harvest June to July
Specialty Chilli
Harvest June to August
Storage Potato
Harvest July to August
Super Hot Chilli
Harvest July to September
Ready to pick in April
Arugula
Harvest March to November
Asparagus
Harvest March to May
Beefsteak Tomato
Harvest April to May
Beetroot
Harvest April to November · 1 in the club sowing now
Bok Choy
Harvest April to December
Broccoli
Harvest April to December · 2 in the club sowing now
Cabbage
Harvest April to December
Carrot
Harvest April to November · 5 in the club sowing now
Cauliflower
Harvest April to December · 2 in the club sowing now
Cherry Tomato
Harvest March to April
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 March to April
Globe Artichoke
Harvest April to July
Heat Tolerant Tomato
Harvest April to May
Heirloom Tomato
Harvest April to May
Kale
Harvest April to December · 3 in the club sowing now
Kohlrabi
Harvest April to December
Lettuce
Harvest March to December · 3 in the club sowing now
Main Season Tomato
Harvest April to May
Mustard Greens
Harvest April to December · 2 in the club sowing now
Oregano
Harvest April to September
Parsley
Harvest April to December
Paste Tomato
Harvest April to May
Patio Tomato
Harvest March to April
Pea
Harvest April to December
Radish
Harvest March to November · 1 in the club sowing now
Rhubarb
Harvest March to June
Rosemary
Harvest April to September
Sage
Harvest April to September
Scallion
Harvest April to December
Spinach
Harvest April to December · 2 in the club sowing now
Swiss Chard
Harvest April to December
Thyme
Harvest April to September
Turnip
Harvest April to December · 3 in the club sowing now
Coming up in May
Brussels Sprouts, Radicchio, Rutabaga. See the May page.
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Questions people ask
What can I sow in April in USDA zone 8?
86 crops go in this month in USDA zone 8: Acorn Squash (Pumpkin), Apple, Apricot, Arugula, Asian Pear, Asparagus, Basil, Beetroot and more.
When is the last frost in USDA zone 8?
Typically around 15 March, with the first autumn frost about 30 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 8?
Arugula, Asparagus, Beefsteak Tomato, Beetroot, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrot and more.
Plan the plot, track every sowing, cook the harvest
Sowing reminders and harvest forecasts for your own frost dates, the Seed Tin, Scan Centre for any label or packet, and the Potty Mouth Garden Club. Free to start.
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.