What to Plant in April
April brings warmer soil temperatures. In warmer zones, transplanting can begin; cooler zones should continue growing seedlings indoors.
Climate Zone:
🌱 Start Indoors
🌶️ Ready to Harvest
Ghost Pepper (Bhut Jolokia)
Start very early (late January). Long season needed. Consider overwintering plants indoors for earlier harvest next year.
Ghost Pepper (Bhut Jolokia)
Requires hot conditions and patience. Use black plastic, heat mats, row covers.
Ghost Pepper (Bhut Jolokia)
Start very early (late January). Long season needed. Consider overwintering plants indoors for earlier harvest next year.
Ghost Pepper (Bhut Jolokia)
Start very early (late January). Long season needed. Consider overwintering plants indoors for earlier harvest next year.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I start pepper seeds indoors in April?
Whether you should start seeds in April depends on your climate zone and last frost date. Generally, pepper seeds should be started indoors 8-10 weeks before your last frost date. Check the climate zone selector above to see specific recommendations for your area.
What peppers can I transplant in April?
Transplanting timing depends on your climate zone. Peppers should only be transplanted outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil temperatures are consistently above 60°F (15°C). Use the climate zone selector above to see which peppers are ready for transplanting in your area this month.
What peppers are ready to harvest in April?
Harvest timing varies by pepper variety and climate zone. Most peppers take 60-90 days from transplanting to reach maturity. Check the "Ready to Harvest" section above for varieties typically ready in April in your zone.