What to Plant in April in Australia
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April across Australia
April is peak autumn planting across Australia. The heat has broken, soil temperatures are ideal for root vegetables and brassicas, and the cooler weather means less water stress on new seedlings. This is one of the most productive planting months in the gardening calendar. Leafy greens, root crops, peas, broad beans, and herbs all go in now.
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April Planting by Region
Jump straight to your regional April planting guide for full details, downloadable PDF calendars, and crop tables.
Subtropical. Mild winter, wide planting range.
Warm temperate. Frost-free coast, cooler inland.
Subtropical. Mild winter, long growing season.
Tropical. Dry season, great for warm-season crops.
Tropical. Dry season starting, peak planting time.
Cool temperate. Frost likely, ideal for brassicas.
Mediterranean. Cool wet winters, reliable greens.
Mediterranean. Mild winter, broad planting window.
Cool temperate. Get crops in before frost.
Cool continental. Heavy frost, short planting window.
April Gardening Tips
This is the last good window for garlic planting in cooler regions (Melbourne, Hobart, Canberra). In warmer regions (SEQ, Darwin, North QLD), garlic can go in through May.
Transplant brassica seedlings (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale) that were started in trays in February or March. Space them generously and protect from cabbage moth with fine mesh or netting.
Sow broad beans directly into the ground. They fix nitrogen in the soil, improving it for the next crop. No need to start in trays. Push beans 5cm deep and 20cm apart.
Track Your April Plantings
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