What to plant in April: zone 2b
A rule-of-thumb starting point for zone 2b: last spring frost around May 31, first fall frost around August 25. Zones are set by winter lows, not frost dates, so two gardens in the same zone can be weeks apart. Measure your ZIP below for dates from your area's own 30-year record.
Dormant care
- Check season-extension geararound Apr 5
Patch row cover, cold frames and hoops now so a late freeze can't catch you unprepared.
- Pre-sprout seed potatoesaround Apr 19
Chit potatoes in a bright, cool spot for 2 weeks. Sprouted pieces jump ahead once planted.
Garden care
- Wake the bedsaround Apr 26
Turn in compost, cut down cover crops, and let the soil warm two weeks before the first sowing.
Plan & order
- Order fall seedaround Apr 27
Fall brassicas and greens get sown in the heat of summer. Have the seed on hand before that window opens.
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