💡April Planting Guide – Central Texas

Planting Guide for Central Texas Zone 8B
🌿 April Planting Guide for Central Texas Gardeners 🌞
April marks a key transition in the Central Texas growing season. With soil temperatures warming and longer daylight hours, it’s the perfect time to plant warm-season crops. This guide covers what vegetables, herbs, and flowers to plant in April for a productive and healthy garden. Learn which plants thrive in our region’s unique climate and how to set your garden up for success with timely tips and companion planting ideas.
April is a great month for planting in Central Texas—warm soil, longer days, and (hopefully) some spring rains make for ideal growing conditions. Here’s a list of plants that thrive when planted in April:
🥕 Vegetables
  • Tomatoes (transplants)
  • Peppers (transplants: bell, jalapeño, banana)
  • Eggplant (transplants)
  • Okra
  • Sweet potatoes (slips)
  • Corn
  • Cucumbers
  • Squash (zucchini, yellow squash)
  • Green beans (bush & pole)
  • Melons (cantaloupe, watermelon)
🌿 Herbs
  • Basil
  • Oregano
  • Thyme
  • Sage
  • Chives
  • Cilantro (early April before it bolts)
 
🌻 Flowers (for pollinators & beauty)
  • Zinnias
  • Marigolds
  • Sunflowers
  • Cosmos
  • Black-eyed Susans
  • Lantana
💡 Tips:
  • Water deeply and mulch well to retain moisture and keep weeds down.
  • Keep an eye on the weather—Central Texas can throw in a late cold snap or early heatwave.
  • Consider companion planting to help with pest control and plant health.

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