What to Plant in April in Kentucky
Your April planting guide for Kentucky (USDA Zones 6–7, typically Zone 6). We've broken out activities by zone — jump to yours below.
Growing season varies across Zones 6–7 — 180–210 days. Pick the zone that matches your part of the state.
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731
Start Indoors
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879
Transplant Outdoors
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1145
Direct Sow
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128
Harvest
Kentucky · Zones 6–7
Zone 6 April guideZone 6 — April in Kentucky★ Most of KY
1178 varieties active · Last frost April 15 · 180-day season
Alfalfa Microgreens
Microgreens · 6-10d
Amara
Lettuce & Salad Greens · 21d
Amaranth Microgreens
Microgreens · 50d
Amaranth, Glitter Mix
Microgreens · 16-25d
Arugula
Lettuce & Salad Greens · 10-15d
Arugula Microgreens
Microgreens · 10-15d
Basil Microgreens
Microgreens · 74d
Basil, Lemon
Microgreens · 16-25d
Zone 7 — April in Kentucky
1548 varieties active · Last frost April 1 · 210-day season
Alfalfa Microgreens
Microgreens · 6-10d
Amara
Lettuce & Salad Greens · 21d
Amaranth Microgreens
Microgreens · 50d
Amaranth, Glitter Mix
Microgreens · 16-25d
Arugula
Lettuce & Salad Greens · 10-15d
Arugula 'Rocket'
Brassicas · 20-40d
Arugula Microgreens
Microgreens · 10-15d
Asian Delight
Lettuce & Salad Greens · 37d