What to Plant in April in Washington DC

Your April planting guide for Washington DC (USDA Zones 7–8, typically Zone 7). We've broken out activities by zone — jump to yours below.

Growing season varies across Zones 7–8 — 210–240 days. Pick the zone that matches your part of the state.

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125

Start Indoors

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1345

Transplant Outdoors

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1217

Direct Sow

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206

Harvest

Washington DC · Zones 7–8

Zone 7 April guide

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Zone 7 — April in Washington DC★ Most of DC

1548 varieties active · Last frost April 1 · 210-day season

🏠 Indoor 125🌿 Transplant 879🌱 Sow 1142🧺 Harvest 128

Full Zone 7 guide →

Alfalfa Microgreens

Microgreens · 6-10d

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Amara

Lettuce & Salad Greens · 21d

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Amaranth Microgreens

Microgreens · 50d

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Amaranth, Glitter Mix

Microgreens · 16-25d

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Arugula

Lettuce & Salad Greens · 10-15d

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Arugula 'Rocket'

Brassicas · 20-40d

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Arugula Microgreens

Microgreens · 10-15d

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Asian Delight

Lettuce & Salad Greens · 37d

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+ 1540 more Zone 7 varieties for April →

Zone 8 — April in Washington DC

1826 varieties active · Last frost March 15 · 240-day season

🏠 Indoor 57🌿 Transplant 1344🌱 Sow 1213🧺 Harvest 198

Full Zone 8 guide →