What can I plant in April in Detroit?

In Detroit, ZIP 48226, GrowZone filters each supported crop by its ZIP-specific start-indoors, transplant, and direct-sow windows for April.

Should I use a ZIP planting calendar or a zone calendar?

Use the ZIP calendar for crop timing because it includes the Detroit frost station and USDA zone 6b; zone-only pages are broad planning references.

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What to plant in April in Detroit (48226)

In Detroit, ZIP 48226, zone 6b, here is what you can start indoors, transplant, or direct-sow in April, and what to wait on until later.

Source: detroit-metro frost station, USDA zone 6b, last updated 2026-06-28. Verify locally before planting high-value crops because microclimates, current weather, and yard exposure can move the safe date.

Start indoors

Lettuce Apr 7
Cucumbers Apr 14
Zucchini Apr 14

Transplant

Lettuce Apr 21
Kale Apr 21

Direct-sow

Carrots Apr 14
Lettuce Apr 21
Cilantro Apr 21
Spinach Apr 7
Radishes Apr 7
Kale Apr 14

What to plant in April in Detroit (48226)

Start indoors

Transplant

Direct-sow

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