What to Plant in April, North Queensland

56 crops you can sow in April across North Queensland.

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In Season This Month

All April Crops at a Glance

Plant	Category	Harvest	Spacing	Companions
Aloe Vera	Herb	365d	40cm	Succulents, Herbs
Basil	Herb	65d	25cm	Tomato, Capsicum, Oregano
Bay Laurel	Herb	365d	200cm	n/a
Beans (bush)	Fruiting	65d	20cm	Corn, Carrot, Cucumber
Broccoli Sprouts	Micro	7d	1cm	n/a
Broccolini	Brassica	70d	30cm	Beetroot, Onion, Celery
Cape Gooseberry	Fruit	90d	60cm	Tomato, Basil
Capsicum	Fruiting	100d	45cm	Basil, Tomato, Carrot
Chilli	Fruiting	90d	45cm	Basil, Tomato, Carrot
Chives	Herb	75d	15cm	Carrot, Tomato
Cornflower	Flower	70d	20cm	Wildflowers, Grains
Cosmos	Flower	60d	30cm	Tomato, Beans, Capsicum
Cucumber	Fruiting	60d	50cm	Beans, Corn, Nasturtium
Dahlia	Flower	90d	60cm	Marigold, Zinnia, Cosmos
Edamame	Fruiting	80d	15cm	Corn, Cucumber, Marigold
Eggplant	Fruiting	100d	60cm	Beans, Marigold, Thyme
Garlic	Root	210d	15cm	Beetroot, Lettuce, Strawberry
Hamburg Parsley	Root	120d	15cm	Tomato, Asparagus
Honeydew Melon	Fruit	100d	90cm	Corn, Nasturtium, Radish
Jicama (Yam Bean)	Root	150d	30cm	Corn, Beans
Lemon Verbena	Herb	90d	100cm	Tomato, Beans
Lima (Butter) Beans	Fruiting	90d	20cm	Corn, Cucumber, Sunflower
Onion	Root	180d	10cm	Carrot, Beetroot, Lettuce
Oyster Mushroom	Mushroom	21d	0cm	n/a
Parsley	Herb	80d	20cm	Tomato, Carrot
Parsnip	Root	120d	10cm	Rosemary, Beans
Passionfruit	Fruit	400d	200cm	n/a
Pea Shoots	Micro	12d	1cm	n/a
Peanuts	Fruiting	140d	30cm	Corn, Cucumber, Sunflower
Pepino	Fruit	120d	60cm	Tomato, Capsicum
Popcorn	Fruiting	120d	30cm	Beans, Pumpkin, Lettuce
Pumpkin	Fruiting	120d	150cm	Corn, Beans, Nasturtium
Quinoa	Fruiting	120d	30cm	Corn, Beans
Radish Sprouts	Micro	8d	1cm	n/a
Riberry	Fruit	730d	400cm	Native plants, Finger lime, Lemon myrtle
Rockmelon	Fruiting	85d	100cm	Corn, Nasturtium
Shallot	Root	110d	15cm	Carrot, Beetroot, Lettuce
Snapdragon	Flower	70d	25cm	Marigold, Alyssum, Calendula
Spring Onion	Root	60d	10cm	Carrot, Lettuce, Tomato
Squash	Fruiting	65d	80cm	Corn, Beans, Nasturtium
Stevia	Herb	90d	30cm	Herbs
Strawberry	Fruit	90d	30cm	Borage, Lettuce, Spinach
Sunflower	Flower	80d	50cm	Cucumber, Corn, Tomato
Sunflower Microgreens	Micro	10d	1cm	n/a
Sweet Corn	Fruiting	90d	30cm	Beans, Pumpkin, Zucchini
Sweet Pea	Flower	75d	15cm	Beans, Lettuce
Thai Basil	Herb	60d	25cm	Tomato, Capsicum, Eggplant
Tomatillo	Fruiting	85d	60cm	Basil, Marigold, Coriander
Tomato	Fruiting	85d	60cm	Basil, Carrot, Marigold
Turnip	Root	55d	15cm	Peas, Lettuce, Onion
Vietnamese Coriander	Herb	40d	30cm	Chilli, Eggplant
Vietnamese Mint	Herb	60d	30cm	n/a
Viola	Flower	70d	15cm	Lettuce, Strawberry
Watermelon	Fruiting	90d	150cm	Corn, Nasturtium
Zinnia	Flower	60d	25cm	Tomato, Beans, Cucumber
Zucchini	Fruiting	60d	80cm	Nasturtium, Corn, Beans

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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.

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What to Plant in April, North Queensland

In Season This Month

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Micro (4)

Mushroom (1)

Brassica (1)