From Seed to Supper: Best April Vegetables for Home Gardens
When the sun is shining bright and the days grow longer, nature offers us one of its best gifts: a colorful, nutrient-packed variety of summer vegetables. Summer isn’t just a time for vacations and ice creams — it’s also the peak season for some of the healthiest vegetables of the year.
While the high temperature can be annoying as it is known to cause dehydration among other health issues, it is perfect for growing a multitude of veggies. Some of the best summer vegetables you can grow to make your garden rejoice are gourds, carrot, and tomato among others. These vegetables love the scorching sun and flourish really well when given 6-7 hours of direct sunlight.
To help you decide, we have curated a list of the 5 best vegetables that you should try growing this summer season:
Capsicum
Rich in vitamin A, C, and E, capsicums are ideal to grow in late spring months. Capsicum plant needs 4-5 hours of direct sunlight every day. The perfect time to plant capsicum in north India is between March-July. Whereas, it can be grown all year round in the southern parts of India.
Carrots
Carrots love cool soil and grow best when planted early. Choose a sunny spot with loose, well-drained soil, and watch these underground gems flourish. They take 60–80 days to mature, so planting in April means fresh carrots by summer.
Peas
Delicious green peas and sugar peas should be planted in April as they will flourish in the spring weather and will produce an abundance of May crops!
Onions
If you haven’t already, April is the time to start transplanting or directly sowing onions! Be careful to select an onion variety appropriate for your garden zone. If you are in a cooler climate, plant long day onions and if you are in a warmer climate, plant short day onions.
Lettuce & Leafy Greens
April is prime time for greens like lettuce, spinach, arugula, and Swiss chard. These quick growers love cool temperatures and can be harvested in just 3–4 weeks for baby greens.
Summer is not just a season — it’s a natural reminder to eat fresh, eat colorful, and eat clean. With so many healthy vegetables available during this time, it’s the perfect opportunity to nourish your body and enjoy the flavors of nature. So grab those seeds, roll up your sleeves, and get planting. By the time summer rolls around, you’ll be enjoying homegrown food — from seed to supper.
So, whether you're shopping at a farmer’s market, growing your own veggies, or just adding a little extra color to your plate — remember that summer is the season of health, straight from the garden.
