What to Plant in April, North Queensland
30 crops you can sow in April across North Queensland.
In Season This Month
Herb (7)
Root (6)
Fruiting (4)
Micro (4)
Flower (3)
Fruit (2)
Leafy (2)
Mushroom (2)
All April Crops at a Glance
| Plant | Category | Harvest | Spacing | Companions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bay Laurel | Herb | 365d | 200cm | — |
 Beans (bush) | Fruiting | 65d | 20cm | Corn, Carrot, Cucumber |
 Broccoli Sprouts | Micro | 7d | 1cm | — |
 Chives | Herb | 75d | 15cm | Carrot, Tomato |
 Cornflower | Flower | 70d | 20cm | Wildflowers, Grains |
 Cucumber | Fruiting | 60d | 50cm | Beans, Corn, Nasturtium |
 Garlic | Root | 210d | 15cm | Beetroot, Lettuce, Strawberry |
 Hamburg Parsley | Root | 120d | 15cm | Tomato, Asparagus |
 Jerusalem Artichoke | Root | 150d | 40cm | Corn, Beans, Sunflower |
 Komatsuna | Leafy | 35d | 20cm | Lettuce, Beans |
 Lemon Balm | Herb | 60d | 30cm | Tomato, Brassicas, Fruit trees |
 Lemon Verbena | Herb | 90d | 100cm | Tomato, Beans |
 Mibuna | Leafy | 35d | 15cm | Lettuce, Radish |
 Native Violet | Flower | 90d | 20cm | Native plants, Ferns |
 Onion | Root | 180d | 10cm | Carrot, Beetroot, Lettuce |
 Oyster Mushroom | Mushroom | 21d | — | — |
 Parsley | Herb | 80d | 20cm | Tomato, Carrot |
 Parsnip | Root | 120d | 10cm | Rosemary, Beans |
 Passionfruit | Fruit | 400d | 200cm | — |
 Pea Shoots | Micro | 12d | 1cm | — |
 Quandong | Fruit | 1460d | 500cm | Native plants, Host tree (semi-parasitic) |
 Radish Sprouts | Micro | 8d | 1cm | — |
 Scorzonera | Root | 120d | 15cm | Carrot, Onion |
 Sea Celery | Herb | 90d | 30cm | Pigface, Samphire |
 Shiitake | Mushroom | 60d | — | — |
 Sunflower Microgreens | Micro | 10d | 1cm | — |
 Tomato | Fruiting | 85d | 60cm | Basil, Carrot, Marigold |
 Vietnamese Mint | Herb | 60d | 30cm | — |
 Viola | Flower | 70d | 15cm | Lettuce, Strawberry |
 Zucchini | Fruiting | 60d | 80cm | Nasturtium, Corn, Beans |
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Download PDF →Frequently Asked Questions
What vegetables can I plant in April in North Queensland?
April in North Queensland is dry season, so focus on crops suited to tropical conditions at this time of year. Check the full planting list above for every vegetable, herb, and fruit you can sow or transplant this month, with spacing and harvest timing included.
What should I plant in my North Queensland garden as the weather cools in April?
As North Queensland transitions into cooler weather, switch from summer crops to cool-season varieties. Sow broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, beetroot, carrot, lettuce, peas, and Asian greens. Clear spent summer plants and add compost before replanting.
How often should I water my vegetable garden in April in North Queensland?
Watering frequency depends on your soil type and weather. In April in North Queensland, check the soil moisture by pushing your finger 5 centimetres into the soil. If it feels dry, water deeply. Mulch reduces watering needs significantly. Most vegetable gardens need deep watering two to three times per week rather than light daily sprinkles.
What fruit trees grow well in North Queensland in April?
North Queensland's tropical climate is perfect for mango, banana, pawpaw, pineapple, dragon fruit, jackfruit, lychee, longan, star fruit, and custard apple. Most tropical fruit trees can be planted year-round but establish best at the start of the wet season when rain is reliable and soil is warm.