What to Plant in April — Zone 2

Start seeds indoors — Counted back from the last frost so transplants are ready on time.

🥬 Lettuce	Apr 18 – May 2	45–60 days to maturity
🥬 Kale	Apr 18 – May 2	55–65 days to maturity
🌈 Swiss Chard	Apr 25 – May 9	50–60 days to maturity
🍃 Collard Greens	Apr 18 – May 2	60–75 days to maturity
🥬 Cabbage	Apr 4 – Apr 18	65–85 days to maturity
🥦 Broccoli	Apr 11 – Apr 25	60–75 days to maturity
🥦 Cauliflower	Apr 11 – Apr 25	60–80 days to maturity
🥬 Brussels Sprouts	Apr 18 – May 2	90–110 days to maturity
🧅 Onions	Mar 21 – Apr 4	90–110 days to maturity
🧅 Leeks	Mar 21 – Apr 4	100–120 days to maturity
🥬 Celery	Mar 21 – Apr 4	100–120 days to maturity
🍅 Tomatoes	Apr 4 – Apr 18	60–85 days to maturity
🫑 Peppers	Mar 21 – Apr 4	60–90 days to maturity
🍆 Eggplant	Mar 21 – Apr 4	65–80 days to maturity
🍏 Tomatillos	Apr 4 – Apr 18	70–80 days to maturity
🌿 Basil	Apr 18 – May 2	30–60 days to maturity
🌿 Parsley	Mar 21 – Apr 4	70–90 days to maturity
🌱 Chives	Apr 4 – Apr 18	75–85 days to maturity
🌿 Thyme	Mar 21 – Apr 4	90–120 days to maturity
🌿 Oregano	Apr 4 – Apr 18	80–90 days to maturity
🏵️ Marigolds	Apr 18 – May 2	50–60 days to maturity

Transplant outdoors — Set out sturdy transplants during these windows.

🧅 Onions

Apr 18 – May 2

90–110 days to maturity

Direct sow — Seeds straight into garden soil.

🫛 Peas	Apr 18 – May 2	55–70 days to maturity
🍃 Spinach	Apr 18 – May 2	40–50 days to maturity
🌿 Arugula	Apr 25 – May 9	30–40 days to maturity
🌶️ Radishes	Apr 25 – May 9	22–30 days to maturity

Windows use zone 2's typical frost dates (May 30 / Sep 8). For your own city's dates, run the frost lookup — the planting calendar then localizes everything automatically.