What to plant in April in Tennessee - Melvin HOA
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16 Apr What to plant in April in Tennessee

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In April in Tennessee, you can plant a variety of warm-season vegetables and flowers. This includes items like tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers, beans, corn, lettuce, salad greens, carrots, radishes, and beets, says the-edit.net. You can also plant warm-season flowers like marigolds, zinnias, cosmos, and perennial flowers. Additionally, it’s a good time to start succession planting for a continuous harvest of crops like lettuce, spinach, radishes, and carrots.

  • Warm-Season Vegetables:
    April marks the transition to planting warm-season crops that thrive in the increasing temperatures. This includes staples like tomatoes, peppers, squash, and cucumbers, says the-edit.net. 
  • Other Vegetables:
    Carrots, radishes, beets, and beans are also suitable for planting in April, along with lettuce, spinach, and other salad greens.
  • Flowers:

    April is a great time to plant summer-blooming flowers like lilies, cannas, and dahlias. You can also add warm-weather flowers like coleus, petunias, and marigolds. 

  • Succession Planting:

    For a continuous harvest throughout the summer, consider succession planting of crops like lettuce, spinach, radishes, and carrots. Green onions and Swiss chard are also good choices for succession planting. 

  • Fruit Trees:

    You can also plant fruit trees like apples, peaches, and other fruit varieties in April. 

  • Hardiness Zones:
    Consider your specific USDA plant hardiness zone in Tennessee (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, or 8a) when choosing plants
  • Frost Protection:
    Be aware that Tennessee weather can be unpredictable in April, with the possibility of late frosts. Consider frost blankets or other protective measures for your plants
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