What to Plant in April in Arkansas
Here's what you can plant in Arkansas during April. Since Arkansas spans multiple USDA zones, planting dates vary by location. Find your zone below.
Zone 6b
View full Zone 6b planting guide for April
Transplant Outdoors
- Acorn Squash
- Alpine Strawberries
- Amaranth
- Angelica
- Anise
- Aronia
- Arugula
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Bee Balm
- Belgian Endive
- Bitter Melon
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Bok Choy
- Borage
- Boysenberries
- Broccoli
- Broccoli Rabe
- Brussels Sprouts
- Butternut Squash
- Cabbage
- Calabash
- Cantaloupe
- Caraway
- Catnip
- Cauliflower
- Celeriac
- Celery
- Celtuce
- Chamomile
- Chard
- Che Fruit
- Chervil
- Chickpeas
- Chicory
- Chinese Cabbage
- Chives
- Christmas Lima Beans
- Cilantro
- Collard Greens
- Comfrey
- Cranberries
- Cress
- Crookneck Squash
- Cucumber
- Cumin
- Currants
- Delicata Squash
- Dill
- Echinacea
- Eggplant
- Elderberries
- Endive
- Epazote
- Escarole
- Fava Beans
- Fennel
- Fennel (herb)
- Feverfew
- Garlic Chives
- Goji Berries
- Gooseberries
- Grapes
- Ground Cherry
- Hardy Kiwi
- Haskaps
- Honeydew
- Horehound
- Horseradish
- Hot Peppers
- Hubbard Squash
- Hyssop
- Jostaberry
- Kabocha
- Kai Lan
- Kale
- Kohlrabi
- Komatsuna
- Lavender
- Leeks
- Lemon Balm
- Lemon Thyme
- Lentils
- Lettuce
- Lingonberries
- Loofah
- Lovage
- Luffa
- Mache
- Marjoram
- Medlar
- Melon
- Microgreens
- Mint
- Mitsuba
- Mizuna
- Mulberries
- Mustard Greens
- Napa Cabbage
- New Zealand Spinach
- Okra
- Onion
- Oregano
- Pac Choi
- Parsley
- Patty Pan Squash
- Pawpaw
- Peas
- Peppers
- Persimmon
- Pole Beans
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
- Purslane
- Quince
- Radicchio
- Raspberries
- Rhubarb
- Romanesco
- Rue
- Sage
- Savory
- Savoy Cabbage
- Scallions
- Scarlet Runner Beans
- Serviceberries
- Shallot
- Shiso
- Snap Peas
- Snow Peas
- Sorrel
- Spaghetti Squash
- Spinach
- Squash (Summer)
- Squash (Winter)
- Strawberries
- Sunchoke
- Sunflower
- Sweet Potatoes
- Tarragon
- Tatsoi
- Thai Basil
- Thyme
- Tomatillo
- Tomatoes
- Valerian
- Watercress
- Watermelon
- Winter Melon
- Yard Long Beans
- Yarrow
- Zucchini
Direct Sow
- Acorn Squash
- Amaranth
- Angelica
- Anise
- Arugula
- Basil
- Beets
- Belgian Endive
- Bitter Melon
- Black Beans
- Bok Choy
- Borage
- Broccoli
- Broccoli Rabe
- Brussels Sprouts
- Butternut Squash
- Cabbage
- Calabash
- Caraway
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celeriac
- Celery
- Celtuce
- Chamomile
- Chard
- Chervil
- Chickpeas
- Chicory
- Chinese Cabbage
- Christmas Lima Beans
- Cilantro
- Collard Greens
- Corn
- Cowpeas
- Cress
- Crookneck Squash
- Crosne
- Cucumber
- Cumin
- Daikon
- Delicata Squash
- Dill
- Edamame
- Eggplant
- Endive
- Epazote
- Escarole
- Fava Beans
- Fennel
- Fennel (herb)
- Green Beans
- Hot Peppers
- Hubbard Squash
- Kabocha
- Kai Lan
- Kale
- Kidney Beans
- Kohlrabi
- Komatsuna
- Leeks
- Lentils
- Lettuce
- Lima Beans
- Loofah
- Luffa
- Mache
- Melon
- Microgreens
- Mitsuba
- Mizuna
- Mustard Greens
- Napa Cabbage
- New Zealand Spinach
- Okra
- Onion
- Pac Choi
- Parsley
- Parsnip
- Patty Pan Squash
- Peas
- Peppers
- Pole Beans
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
- Purslane
- Radicchio
- Radish
- Romanesco
- Rutabaga
- Salsify
- Savoy Cabbage
- Scallions
- Scarlet Runner Beans
- Shallot
- Shiso
- Snap Peas
- Snow Peas
- Sorrel
- Soybeans
- Spaghetti Squash
- Spinach
- Squash (Summer)
- Squash (Winter)
- Sunflower
- Sweet Corn
- Sweet Potatoes
- Tatsoi
- Thai Basil
- Tomatillo
- Tomatoes
- Turnip
- Watercress
- Watermelon
- Wax Beans
- Winter Melon
- Yard Long Beans
- Zucchini
Harvest
Zone 7a
View full Zone 7a planting guide for April
Transplant Outdoors
- Acorn Squash
- Alpine Strawberries
- Amaranth
- Angelica
- Anise
- Aronia
- Artichoke
- Arugula
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Bee Balm
- Belgian Endive
- Bitter Melon
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Bok Choy
- Borage
- Boysenberries
- Broccoli
- Broccoli Rabe
- Brussels Sprouts
- Butternut Squash
- Cabbage
- Calabash
- Cantaloupe
- Caraway
- Cardoon
- Catnip
- Cauliflower
- Celeriac
- Celery
- Celtuce
- Chamomile
- Chard
- Chayote
- Che Fruit
- Chervil
- Chickpeas
- Chicory
- Chinese Cabbage
- Chives
- Christmas Lima Beans
- Cilantro
- Collard Greens
- Comfrey
- Cranberries
- Cress
- Crookneck Squash
- Cucumber
- Cumin
- Currants
- Delicata Squash
- Dill
- Echinacea
- Eggplant
- Elderberries
- Endive
- Epazote
- Escarole
- Fava Beans
- Fennel
- Fennel (herb)
- Feverfew
- Figs
- Garlic Chives
- Goji Berries
- Gooseberries
- Grapes
- Ground Cherry
- Hardy Kiwi
- Haskaps
- Honeydew
- Horehound
- Horseradish
- Hot Peppers
- Hubbard Squash
- Hyssop
- Jicama
- Jostaberry
- Kabocha
- Kai Lan
- Kale
- Kiwi
- Kohlrabi
- Komatsuna
- Lavender
- Leeks
- Lemon Balm
- Lemon Thyme
- Lentils
- Lettuce
- Lingonberries
- Loofah
- Loquat
- Lovage
- Luffa
- Mache
- Malabar Spinach
- Marjoram
- Medlar
- Melon
- Microgreens
- Mint
- Mitsuba
- Mizuna
- Mulberries
- Mustard Greens
- Napa Cabbage
- New Zealand Spinach
- Okra
- Onion
- Oregano
- Pac Choi
- Parsley
- Patty Pan Squash
- Pawpaw
- Peas
- Peppers
- Persimmon
- Pole Beans
- Pomegranate
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
- Purslane
- Quince
- Radicchio
- Raspberries
- Rhubarb
- Romanesco
- Rosemary
- Rue
- Sage
- Savory
- Savoy Cabbage
- Scallions
- Scarlet Runner Beans
- Serviceberries
- Shallot
- Shiso
- Snap Peas
- Snow Peas
- Sorrel
- Spaghetti Squash
- Spinach
- Squash (Summer)
- Squash (Winter)
- Strawberries
- Sunchoke
- Sunflower
- Sweet Potatoes
- Tarragon
- Tatsoi
- Thai Basil
- Thyme
- Tomatillo
- Tomatoes
- Valerian
- Watercress
- Watermelon
- Winter Melon
- Yard Long Beans
- Yarrow
- Zucchini
Direct Sow
- Acorn Squash
- Amaranth
- Angelica
- Anise
- Arugula
- Basil
- Beets
- Belgian Endive
- Bitter Melon
- Black Beans
- Bok Choy
- Borage
- Broccoli
- Broccoli Rabe
- Brussels Sprouts
- Butternut Squash
- Cabbage
- Calabash
- Caraway
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celeriac
- Celery
- Celtuce
- Chamomile
- Chard
- Chayote
- Chervil
- Chickpeas
- Chicory
- Chinese Cabbage
- Christmas Lima Beans
- Cilantro
- Collard Greens
- Corn
- Cowpeas
- Cress
- Crookneck Squash
- Crosne
- Cucumber
- Cumin
- Daikon
- Delicata Squash
- Dill
- Edamame
- Eggplant
- Endive
- Epazote
- Escarole
- Fava Beans
- Fennel
- Fennel (herb)
- Green Beans
- Hot Peppers
- Hubbard Squash
- Jicama
- Kabocha
- Kai Lan
- Kale
- Kidney Beans
- Kohlrabi
- Komatsuna
- Leeks
- Lentils
- Lettuce
- Lima Beans
- Loofah
- Luffa
- Mache
- Malabar Spinach
- Melon
- Microgreens
- Mitsuba
- Mizuna
- Mustard Greens
- Napa Cabbage
- New Zealand Spinach
- Okra
- Onion
- Pac Choi
- Parsley
- Parsnip
- Patty Pan Squash
- Peas
- Peppers
- Pole Beans
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
- Purslane
- Radicchio
- Radish
- Romanesco
- Rutabaga
- Salsify
- Savoy Cabbage
- Scallions
- Scarlet Runner Beans
- Shallot
- Shiso
- Snap Peas
- Snow Peas
- Sorrel
- Soybeans
- Spaghetti Squash
- Spinach
- Squash (Summer)
- Squash (Winter)
- Sunflower
- Sweet Corn
- Sweet Potatoes
- Tatsoi
- Thai Basil
- Tomatillo
- Tomatoes
- Turnip
- Watercress
- Watermelon
- Wax Beans
- Winter Melon
- Yard Long Beans
- Zucchini
Harvest
Zone 7b
View full Zone 7b planting guide for April
Transplant Outdoors
- Acorn Squash
- Alpine Strawberries
- Amaranth
- Aronia
- Artichoke
- Arugula
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Bee Balm
- Belgian Endive
- Bitter Melon
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Bok Choy
- Boysenberries
- Broccoli
- Broccoli Rabe
- Brussels Sprouts
- Butternut Squash
- Cabbage
- Calabash
- Cantaloupe
- Cardoon
- Catnip
- Cauliflower
- Celeriac
- Celery
- Celtuce
- Chard
- Chayote
- Che Fruit
- Chickpeas
- Chicory
- Chinese Cabbage
- Chives
- Christmas Lima Beans
- Collard Greens
- Comfrey
- Cranberries
- Cress
- Crookneck Squash
- Cucumber
- Currants
- Delicata Squash
- Echinacea
- Eggplant
- Elderberries
- Endive
- Epazote
- Escarole
- Fava Beans
- Fennel
- Feverfew
- Figs
- Garlic Chives
- Goji Berries
- Gooseberries
- Grapes
- Ground Cherry
- Hardy Kiwi
- Haskaps
- Honeydew
- Horehound
- Horseradish
- Hot Peppers
- Hubbard Squash
- Hyssop
- Jicama
- Jostaberry
- Kabocha
- Kai Lan
- Kale
- Kiwi
- Kohlrabi
- Komatsuna
- Lavender
- Leeks
- Lemon Balm
- Lemon Thyme
- Lentils
- Lettuce
- Lingonberries
- Loofah
- Loquat
- Lovage
- Luffa
- Mache
- Malabar Spinach
- Marjoram
- Medlar
- Melon
- Microgreens
- Mint
- Mizuna
- Mulberries
- Mustard Greens
- Napa Cabbage
- New Zealand Spinach
- Okra
- Onion
- Oregano
- Pac Choi
- Patty Pan Squash
- Pawpaw
- Peas
- Peppers
- Persimmon
- Pole Beans
- Pomegranate
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
- Purslane
- Quince
- Radicchio
- Raspberries
- Rhubarb
- Romanesco
- Rosemary
- Rue
- Sage
- Savory
- Savoy Cabbage
- Scallions
- Scarlet Runner Beans
- Serviceberries
- Shallot
- Shiso
- Snap Peas
- Snow Peas
- Spaghetti Squash
- Spinach
- Squash (Summer)
- Squash (Winter)
- Strawberries
- Sunchoke
- Sunflower
- Sweet Potatoes
- Tarragon
- Tatsoi
- Thai Basil
- Thyme
- Tomatillo
- Tomatoes
- Valerian
- Watercress
- Watermelon
- Winter Melon
- Yard Long Beans
- Yarrow
- Zucchini
Direct Sow
- Acorn Squash
- Amaranth
- Basil
- Bitter Melon
- Black Beans
- Butternut Squash
- Calabash
- Chayote
- Christmas Lima Beans
- Corn
- Cowpeas
- Crookneck Squash
- Cucumber
- Delicata Squash
- Edamame
- Eggplant
- Epazote
- Fennel
- Green Beans
- Hot Peppers
- Hubbard Squash
- Jicama
- Kabocha
- Kidney Beans
- Lima Beans
- Loofah
- Luffa
- Malabar Spinach
- Melon
- New Zealand Spinach
- Okra
- Patty Pan Squash
- Peppers
- Pole Beans
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
- Scarlet Runner Beans
- Shiso
- Snap Peas
- Soybeans
- Spaghetti Squash
- Squash (Summer)
- Squash (Winter)
- Sunflower
- Sweet Corn
- Sweet Potatoes
- Thai Basil
- Tomatillo
- Tomatoes
- Watermelon
- Wax Beans
- Winter Melon
- Yard Long Beans
- Zucchini
Harvest
Zone 8a
View full Zone 8a planting guide for April
Transplant Outdoors
- Acorn Squash
- Alpine Strawberries
- Amaranth
- Aronia
- Artichoke
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Bitter Melon
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Boysenberries
- Butternut Squash
- Calabash
- Cantaloupe
- Cardoon
- Chayote
- Che Fruit
- Christmas Lima Beans
- Crookneck Squash
- Cucumber
- Delicata Squash
- Eggplant
- Elderberries
- Epazote
- Fennel
- Figs
- Ginger
- Goji Berries
- Gooseberries
- Grapes
- Ground Cherry
- Hardy Kiwi
- Honeydew
- Horseradish
- Hot Peppers
- Hubbard Squash
- Jicama
- Jostaberry
- Kabocha
- Kiwi
- Lemon Verbena
- Lemongrass
- Loofah
- Loquat
- Luffa
- Malabar Spinach
- Medlar
- Melon
- Mulberries
- New Zealand Spinach
- Okra
- Patty Pan Squash
- Pawpaw
- Peppers
- Persimmon
- Pole Beans
- Pomegranate
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
- Quince
- Raspberries
- Rhubarb
- Scarlet Runner Beans
- Serviceberries
- Shiso
- Snap Peas
- Spaghetti Squash
- Squash (Summer)
- Squash (Winter)
- Stevia
- Strawberries
- Sunchoke
- Sunflower
- Sweet Potatoes
- Thai Basil
- Tomatillo
- Tomatoes
- Turmeric
- Watermelon
- Winter Melon
- Yard Long Beans
- Zucchini
Direct Sow
- Acorn Squash
- Amaranth
- Basil
- Bitter Melon
- Black Beans
- Butternut Squash
- Calabash
- Chayote
- Christmas Lima Beans
- Corn
- Cowpeas
- Crookneck Squash
- Cucumber
- Delicata Squash
- Edamame
- Eggplant
- Epazote
- Fennel
- Ginger
- Green Beans
- Hot Peppers
- Hubbard Squash
- Jicama
- Kabocha
- Kidney Beans
- Lemon Verbena
- Lemongrass
- Lima Beans
- Loofah
- Luffa
- Malabar Spinach
- Melon
- New Zealand Spinach
- Okra
- Patty Pan Squash
- Peppers
- Pole Beans
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
- Scarlet Runner Beans
- Shiso
- Snap Peas
- Soybeans
- Spaghetti Squash
- Squash (Summer)
- Squash (Winter)
- Stevia
- Sunflower
- Sweet Corn
- Sweet Potatoes
- Thai Basil
- Tomatillo
- Tomatoes
- Turmeric
- Watermelon
- Wax Beans
- Winter Melon
- Yard Long Beans
- Zucchini