What to Plant in April — Zone 7

April sits inside zone 7's frost-free season (Mar 30 – Nov 3) — everything on this page can go straight into warm soil.

Transplant outdoors — Set out sturdy transplants during these windows.

🥬 Brussels Sprouts Mar 30 – Apr 13 90–110 days to maturity
🥬 Celery Mar 30 – Apr 13 100–120 days to maturity
🍅 Tomatoes Apr 6 – Apr 13 60–85 days to maturity
🫑 Peppers Apr 13 – Apr 20 60–90 days to maturity
🍆 Eggplant Apr 13 – Apr 20 65–80 days to maturity
🍏 Tomatillos Apr 6 – Apr 13 70–80 days to maturity
🥒 Cucumbers Apr 6 – Apr 13 50–70 days to maturity
🥒 Zucchini Apr 6 – Apr 13 45–60 days to maturity
🎃 Winter Squash Apr 6 – Apr 13 85–110 days to maturity
🎃 Pumpkins Apr 6 – Apr 13 90–110 days to maturity
🍉 Watermelon Apr 13 – Apr 20 75–95 days to maturity
🍈 Cantaloupe Apr 13 – Apr 20 75–90 days to maturity
🌶️ Okra Apr 20 – Apr 27 55–65 days to maturity
🍠 Sweet Potatoes Apr 13 – Apr 27 90–120 days to maturity
🌿 Basil Apr 6 – Apr 13 30–60 days to maturity
🌿 Thyme Mar 30 – Apr 13 90–120 days to maturity
🌿 Oregano Mar 30 – Apr 13 80–90 days to maturity
🌸 Zinnias Apr 6 – Apr 13 60–70 days to maturity
🏵️ Marigolds Apr 6 – Apr 13 50–60 days to maturity

Direct sow — Seeds straight into garden soil.

🥒 Cucumbers Apr 6 – Apr 13 50–70 days to maturity
🥒 Zucchini Apr 6 – Apr 13 45–60 days to maturity
🎃 Winter Squash Apr 6 – Apr 13 85–110 days to maturity
🎃 Pumpkins Apr 6 – Apr 13 90–110 days to maturity
🍉 Watermelon Apr 13 – Apr 20 75–95 days to maturity
🍈 Cantaloupe Apr 13 – Apr 20 75–90 days to maturity
🌽 Sweet Corn Apr 6 – Apr 13 65–90 days to maturity
🫘 Green Beans (Bush) Apr 6 – Apr 13 50–60 days to maturity
🫘 Pole Beans Apr 6 – Apr 13 60–70 days to maturity
🌶️ Okra Apr 13 – Apr 27 55–65 days to maturity
🌿 Basil Apr 13 – Apr 20 30–60 days to maturity
🌻 Sunflowers Apr 6 – Apr 13 70–100 days to maturity
🌸 Zinnias Apr 6 – Apr 13 60–70 days to maturity
🏵️ Marigolds Apr 6 – Apr 13 50–60 days to maturity
🌺 Nasturtiums Apr 6 – Apr 13 55–65 days to maturity

Windows use zone 7's typical frost dates (Mar 30 / Nov 3). For your own city's dates, run the frost lookup — the planting calendar then localizes everything automatically.

Frequently asked questions

What can I plant outside in April in zone 7?

24 crops can go in the ground: brussels sprouts, celery, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, tomatillos, cucumbers, zucchini, and 16 more. Exact windows are in the tables above — early and late in the month can differ by a full frost date.

Is April the right time for tomatoes in zone 7?

Yes — April is tomato transplanting time in zone 7 (Apr 6 – Apr 13).