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What to sow in April
in USDA zone 9
47 crops can go in this month. Typical last frost zone 9: about 15 February. First autumn frost about 15 December. This is the April page; jump to this month.
Sow in April
Acorn Squash (Pumpkin)
Sow March to April
Arugula
Sow January to November
Basil
Sow February to August
Beetroot
Sow January to November · 1 in the club sowing now
Blackberry
Sow February to November
Blueberry (Northern Highbush)
Sow February to November
Blueberry (Rabbiteye)
Sow February to November
Butternut Squash (Pumpkin)
Sow March to April
Cantaloupe
Sow February to July
Carrot
Sow January to October · 5 in the club sowing now
Chives
Sow January to November · 1 in the club sowing now
Cranberry
Sow February to November
Cucumber
Sow February to September · 1 in the club sowing now
Dill
Sow February to October
Edamame
Sow March to August
Eggplant
Sow January to September
Elderberry
Sow February to November
Endive & Escarole
Sow January to November
Fennel
Sow January to November
Giant Pumpkin (Squash)
Sow March to April
Gooseberry
Sow February to November
Hubbard Squash (Pumpkin)
Sow March to April
Jack-O'-Lantern Pumpkin (Squash)
Sow March to April
Leek
Sow January to November · 3 in the club sowing now
Okra
Sow February to September
Oregano
Sow January to May
Ornamental Pumpkin (Squash)
Sow March to April
Parsley
Sow January to November
Passionfruit
Sow October to April
Pie Pumpkin (Squash)
Sow March to April
Radish
Sow January to November · 1 in the club sowing now
Raspberry (Red)
Sow February to November
Raspberry (Yellow/Gold)
Sow February to November
Rosemary
Sow January to May
Sage
Sow January to May
Scallion
Sow January to November
Snap Bean
Sow February to September
Strawberry
Sow February to November · 1 in the club sowing now
Summer Squash (Pumpkin)
Sow March to April
Sweet Bell Pepper
Sow January to September
Sweet Corn
Sow February to August
Sweet Potato
Sow March to June
Swiss Chard
Sow January to November
Thyme
Sow January to May
Tomatillo
Sow January to August
Watermelon
Sow February to July
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.
Asparagus
Harvest February to April
Celeriac
Harvest June to August
Hot Chilli
Harvest June to August
Medium Chilli
Harvest May to August
Mild Chilli
Harvest May to August
Parsnip
Harvest May to August · 1 in the club sowing now
Russet Baking Potato
Harvest June to July
Specialty Chilli
Harvest June to September
Storage Potato
Harvest July
Super Hot Chilli
Harvest June to September
Ready to pick in April
Arugula
Harvest February to December
Asparagus
Harvest February to April
Basil
Harvest April to November
Beefsteak Tomato
Harvest April to May
Beetroot
Harvest March to December · 1 in the club sowing now
Blackberry
Harvest April to October
Blueberry (Northern Highbush)
Harvest April to October
Blueberry (Rabbiteye)
Harvest April to October
Bok Choy
Harvest March to December
Broccoli
Harvest March to December · 2 in the club sowing now
Bulb Onion
Harvest April to August
Cabbage
Harvest March to December
Cantaloupe
Harvest April to October
Carrot
Harvest March to December · 5 in the club sowing now
Cauliflower
Harvest March to December · 2 in the club sowing now
Celery
Harvest April to December
Cherry Tomato
Harvest March to April
Chives
Harvest March to December · 1 in the club sowing now
Cilantro
Harvest March to December
Collard Greens
Harvest March to December
Cranberry
Harvest April to October
Cucumber
Harvest April to November · 1 in the club sowing now
Dill
Harvest April to December
Early Season Tomato
Harvest March to April
Eggplant
Harvest April to December
Elderberry
Harvest April to October
Endive & Escarole
Harvest April to December
Fava Bean
Harvest April to June
Fennel
Harvest April to December
Globe Artichoke
Harvest March to December
Gooseberry
Harvest April to October
Heat Tolerant Tomato
Harvest April to May
Heirloom Tomato
Harvest April to May
Kale
Harvest March to December · 3 in the club sowing now
Kohlrabi
Harvest March to December
Lettuce
Harvest February to December · 3 in the club sowing now
Main Season Tomato
Harvest April to May
Mustard Greens
Harvest March to December · 2 in the club sowing now
Napa Cabbage
Harvest April to December
Okra
Harvest April to December
Oregano
Harvest March to September
Parsley
Harvest March to December
Passionfruit
Harvest January to December
Paste Tomato
Harvest April to May
Patio Tomato
Harvest March to April
Pea
Harvest March to December
Radish
Harvest February to December · 1 in the club sowing now
Raspberry (Red)
Harvest April to October
Raspberry (Yellow/Gold)
Harvest April to October
Rhubarb
Harvest March to June
Rosemary
Harvest March to October
Sage
Harvest March to September
Scallion
Harvest March to December
Shallot
Harvest April to June
Snap Bean
Harvest April to November
Spinach
Harvest March to December · 2 in the club sowing now
Strawberry
Harvest April to October · 1 in the club sowing now
Sweet Bell Pepper
Harvest April to November
Sweet Corn
Harvest April to November
Swiss Chard
Harvest March to December
Thyme
Harvest March to September
Tomatillo
Harvest April to November
Turnip
Harvest March to December · 3 in the club sowing now
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Questions people ask
What can I sow in April in USDA zone 9?
47 crops go in this month in USDA zone 9: Acorn Squash (Pumpkin), Arugula, Basil, Beetroot, Blackberry, Blueberry (Northern Highbush), Blueberry (Rabbiteye), Butternut Squash (Pumpkin) and more.
When is the last frost in USDA zone 9?
Typically around 15 February, with the first autumn frost about 15 December. 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 9?
Arugula, Asparagus, Basil, Beefsteak Tomato, Beetroot, Blackberry, Blueberry (Northern Highbush), Blueberry (Rabbiteye) 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 5 September 2026.