Spring Has Sprung - What Veggies and Fruit to Plant in Your Garden in April

As winter melts away and the soil warms up, April is the perfect time to dive into gardening season. Whether you're dreaming of juicy tomatoes or crisp lettuce, this is the month when possibilities begin to bloom. But what if you didn’t have to wait for spring at all? What if you could grow fresh vegetables and fruit all year long—right in your kitchen, classroom, or community space?

Let’s explore the best fruits and vegetables to plant in April—and how the Flex Farm from Fork Farms makes it possible to grow nutritious, delicious produce any month of the year.

Best Vegetables to Plant in April. April’s warming temperatures make it ideal for both cool-season crops and warm-season starts, depending on your region. Here's what you can sow outdoors or start indoors:

Direct Sow Outdoors:

• Lettuce – Quick to sprout and perfect for salads.
• Spinach – Cold-hardy and packed with nutrients.
• Radishes – Ready to harvest in under a month.
• Carrots – Slow to start, but worth the wait.
• Peas – Thrive in the cool temps of early spring.
• Beets – Easy to grow and offer edible greens, too.

Start Indoors (for later transplanting):

• Tomatoes – Start now to transplant after the last frost.
• Peppers – Like tomatoes, they need warmth to thrive.
• Cucumbers – Start indoors or sow outdoors in warmer climates.
• Melons – Need a long, warm growing season.

What About Fruit? While fruit trees like apples or pears are best planted bare-root in early spring, strawberries are a great April crop. Plant them now, and you'll be rewarded with sweet berries by summer. You can also start container-friendly varieties of:

• Dwarf blueberries
  
• Tomatillos
  
• Ground cherries

Alternatively, or in conjunction with, you can skip the weather guesswork and grow hydroponically year-round with a Flex Farm. Let’s face it—Mother Nature can be unpredictable. Late frosts, heavy rains, or heat waves can derail even the most carefully planned garden. That’s where the Flex Farm comes in.

The Flex Farm is an indoor hydroponic growing system from Fork Farms that lets you grow leafy greens, herbs, microgreens, and a variety of fruits and vegetables 365 days a year, no matter the season or climate. It fits in schools, homes, offices, and community centers, using minimal space and no soil. For more on the best plants for hydroponic growing, click here.

Why Flex Farms Are a Game-Changer:

• Grow Anywhere, Anytime – Rain, snow, or shine.
• Uses 98% Less Water – Than traditional farming.
• Sustainable and Local – Reduces food miles and waste.
• Produces up to 25 lbs of Food per Harvest – Every 28 days!
• Great for Education – Hands-on STEM, nutrition, and sustainability learning. There are currently more than 1,000 Flex Farms in K-12 schools across the country.

The Flex Farm excels with fast-growing, high-yield, leafy crops that can feed families, classrooms, or entire communities.

Gardening in April is a joyful tradition, but thanks to the Flex Farm, it doesn’t have to end with the season. You can grow fresh, nutritious food year-round—without worrying about frost dates, pests, or soil quality. Whether you’re planting peas outside or fresh greens indoors, this spring is a great time to get growing.

Want to learn more about growing with a Flex Farm? Visit Fork Farms to see how easy it is to grow food and make an impact in your home, school, or community.