GrowCalAustralia

Darwin, NT · Tropical monsoon

What to plant in Darwin in April

A data-backed april starting point for the Darwin & Top End growing profile. GrowCal uses this profile to resolve the baseline schedule for each plant.

What to plant in April

These plants have dated GrowCal schedule data for this regional profile and include a sow or plant-out action in April. Select a plant name to read its broader Australian guide.

Basil

Sow seeds · Plant out

Sow into punnets once frost has passed and pinch out flower buds to keep leaves coming. This is a april action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Beetroot

Sow seeds

Thin seedlings early — each seed cluster produces several plants. This is a april action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Broccoli

Sow seeds

Feed well, watch for cabbage white caterpillars and cut the main head before it opens. This is a april action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Brussels Sprouts

Sow seeds · Plant out · Feed & fertilise

A long, cold-season crop — worth the wait after the first frosts. This is a april action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Cabbage

Sow seeds

Space generously and net against cabbage whites. This is a april action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Carrot

Sow seeds

Sow direct into deep, friable, stone-free soil and keep the surface damp. This is a april action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Cauliflower

Sow seeds

Steady water and rich soil make firm heads; shade the curd with outer leaves. This is a april action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Chives

Sow seeds · Plant out

Plant in clumps and cut leaves at the base; divide established clumps to make more. This is a april action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Coriander

Sow seeds · Plant out

Sow direct into cool-season beds and keep it moist; heat and root disturbance make it bolt. This is a april action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Cucumber

Sow seeds

Train up a trellis for straighter fruit and far less mildew. This is a april action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Eggplant

Sow seeds

Loves heat; pick while the skin is still glossy. This is a april action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Fennel

Sow seeds · Feed & fertilise

Grown for the swollen bulb; blanch it late to keep the flavour sweet. This is a april action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Garlic

Plant out

Plant single cloves in full sun and free-draining soil; harvest in summer. This is a april action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Green Beans

Sow seeds

Sow direct — beans resent transplanting. Pick often to keep them producing. This is a april action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Leek

Sow seeds

Plant deep and mound soil up the stems for a long white shank. This is a april action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Lemongrass

Sow seeds · Plant out

Full sun and moist, well-drained soil; it is frost tender, so pot it in cold districts. This is a april action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Lettuce

Sow seeds

Pick outer leaves and keep water up — heat and dryness turn lettuce bitter. This is a april action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Mint

Sow seeds

Plant into a pot or a contained bed — mint runs, and it prefers moist soil in light shade. This is a april action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Onion

Sow seeds · Feed & fertilise

Choose a variety matched to your day length and keep the bed weed free. This is a april action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Oregano

Sow seeds

Keep it on the dry side and harvest often — unpicked plants turn hard and woody. This is a april action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Parsley

Sow seeds

Direct sow or plant seedlings; cut outer stems at the base so the plant keeps reshooting. This is a april action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Peas

Sow seeds · Plant out · Feed & fertilise

Get the trellis in before sowing; peas hate root disturbance. This is a april action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Potato

Plant out

Plant certified seed potatoes in well-drained soil and mound as they grow. This is a april action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Pumpkin

Sow seeds

Give it room to run, and hand-pollinate early in the morning for reliable fruit. This is a april action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Rocket

Sow seeds

Fast, hardy and best picked young; water well or it turns hot and bitter. This is a april action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Rockmelon

Sow seeds · Plant out · Feed & fertilise

Frost sensitive and hungry for sun — give it six hours a day and room to spread. This is a april action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Sage

Sow seeds

A permanent full-sun spot with very sharp drainage; do not enrich the soil. This is a april action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Shallot

Sow seeds · Feed & fertilise

Push the bulbs in with their tops just showing and leave them room. This is a april action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Silverbeet

Sow seeds

Pick the outer leaves and one planting will feed you for most of the year. This is a april action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Strawberry

Sow seeds · Plant out · Feed & fertilise

Plant runners into free-draining soil, mulch with straw and feed while fruiting. This is a april action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Sweet Corn

Sow seeds

Plant in a block, not a row, so the flowers pollinate each other. This is a april action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Tomato

Plant out

Plant deeply, stake early and water at the base to keep leaves dry. This is a april action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Turnip

Sow seeds

Quick and forgiving; pull them young for the best texture. This is a april action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Watermelon

Sow seeds · Plant out · Feed & fertilise

Sow into warm soil with room to run, and ease off water once the fruit sizes up. This is a april action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Zucchini

Sow seeds

Two plants feed a household. Harvest small and often. This is a april action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

April garden jobs

GrowCal also surfaces maintenance and harvest actions when the resolved schedule lists them for this month.

Vegetables

Herbs

Fruit & Berries

  • RockmelonSow seeds · Plant out · Feed & fertilise
  • StrawberrySow seeds · Plant out · Feed & fertilise
  • WatermelonSow seeds · Plant out · Feed & fertilise

Fruit Trees & Citrus

Why timing varies locally

Darwin is not one uniform growing environment. This page uses the mapped Darwin & Top End profile, while a nearby locality may resolve differently. Frost pockets, shade, soil, aspect and the variety you grow can all change what is sensible in a particular garden. Treat these dates as a prompt to look at your garden, not a rigid instruction.

Read the GrowCal data & methodology for sources, validation status and limitations.

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