Planting in April for Canada - zone 4a Temperate Warm Summer regions
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Broad beans
(also Fava bean) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from August |
| Broccoli | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
| Brussels sprouts | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from August |
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Burdock
(also Gobo (Japanese Burdock)) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from September |
| Cabbage | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
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Capsicum
(also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
| Cauliflower | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from September |
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Chilli
(also Hot peppers) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
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Chives
(also Garden chives) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
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Collards
(also Collard greens, Borekale) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
| Cucumber | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
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Eggplant
(also Aubergine) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from August |
| Garlic | Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
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Kale
(also Borecole) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
| Leeks | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from August |
| Lettuce | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
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Luffa
(also Loofah, plant sponge) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from August |
| Marrow | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from August |
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Mint
(also Garden mint) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
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Mizuna
(also Japanese Greens, Mitzuna, Mibuna) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
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Mustard greens
(also gai choy) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
| Onion | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from August |
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Oregano
(also Pot Marjoram) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
| Pak Choy | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
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Parsley
(also curly leaf parsley or flat leaf (Italian) parsley) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
| Pumpkin | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from August |
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Shallots
(also Eschalots) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from August |
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Spinach
(also English spinach) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
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Spring onions
(also Scallions, Bunching onions, Welsh onion) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
| Strawberries (from seeds) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from 12 months |
|
Swedes
(also Rutabagas) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
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Sweet Marjoram
(also Knotted marjoram) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
| Tomatillo | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
| Tomato | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
| Turnip | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
Planting in May
| Basil | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
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Beetroot
(also Beets) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
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Borage
(also Burrage, Bugloss) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
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Broad beans
(also Fava bean) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| Broccoli | Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
| Brussels sprouts | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
|
Burdock
(also Gobo (Japanese Burdock)) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
| Cabbage | Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
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Capsicum
(also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) |
Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from July |
| Carrot | Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
| Cauliflower | Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
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Chicory
(also Witloof, Belgian endive) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from October |
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Chilli
(also Hot peppers) |
Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from July |
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Chives
(also Garden chives) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
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Climbing beans
(also Pole beans, Runner beans, Scarlet Runners) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
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Collards
(also Collard greens, Borekale) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
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Coriander
(also Cilantro, Chinese parsley) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
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Corn Salad
(also Lamb's lettuce or Mache) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
| Cucumber | Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
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Daikon
(also Japanese radish, Lo Bok) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| Dill | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
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Dwarf beans
(also French beans, Bush beans) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| Endive | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| French tarragon | Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
| Garlic | Plant in garden. | Harvest from October |
| Horseradish | Plant in garden. | Harvest from October |
|
Jerusalem Artichokes
(also Sunchoke) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from October |
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Kale
(also Borecole) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| Kohlrabi | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| Leeks | Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from August |
|
Lemon Balm
(also Sweet balm, Bee balm (USA)) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| Lettuce | Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
| Marrow | Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from August |
|
Mint
(also Garden mint) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
|
Mizuna
(also Japanese Greens, Mitzuna, Mibuna) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
|
Mustard greens
(also gai choy) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
| Onion | Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from August |
|
Oregano
(also Pot Marjoram) |
Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from June |
| Pak Choy | Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
|
Parsley
(also curly leaf parsley or flat leaf (Italian) parsley) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
| Parsnip | Plant in garden. | Harvest from October |
| Peas | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| Potato | Plant in garden. | Harvest from October |
| Pumpkin | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| Radish | Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
| Rhubarb | Plant in garden. | Harvest from 12 months |
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Rocket
(also Arugula/Rucola) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
| Rosemary | Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from September |
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Sage
(also Common Sage) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from 18 months |
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Shallots
(also Eschalots) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
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Silverbeet
(also Swiss Chard or Mangold) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
|
Snow Peas
(also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
|
Spinach
(also English spinach) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
|
Spring onions
(also Scallions, Bunching onions, Welsh onion) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
|
Squash
(also Crookneck, Pattypan, Summer squash) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from August |
| Strawberries (from seeds) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from May |
| Strawberry Plants | Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
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Summer savory
(also 'Bean Herb') |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
| Sunflower | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
|
Swedes
(also Rutabagas) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
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Sweet corn
(also maize) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
|
Sweet Marjoram
(also Knotted marjoram) |
Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from July |
|
Thyme
(also Common thyme) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from April |
| Tomatillo | Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from July |
| Tomato | Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from July |
| Turnip | Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
| Watermelon | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from August |
|
Winter Savory
(also Savory) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
|
Zucchini
(also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
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