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If you haven’t planted anything yet in April… you’re not behind—you’re right on time. These are the vegetables you can plant right now—straight in the ground—and start harvesting fast. If you’re wondering what to plant in April, this is the easiest way to get started. No seed starting indoors, no grow lights, no overthinking—just simple vegetables you can direct sow right into your garden. In this video, I’ll walk you through the best crops to plant right now, how to time it based on soil temperature, and how to keep your garden producing with simple strategies like crop stacking and succession planting. Whether you’re just getting started or adding more to your garden, this is your April planting game plan. 🪴 SUPPLIES I USE IN THIS VIDEO: ► 50% OFF CaliKim Seed Collections Use code PLANTNOW for newly updated, spring-ready varieties chosen for raised beds, containers, pollinators & quick harvests https://calikimgardenandhome.com/collections/seed-collections Ends 4/5/26 🪴 GARDEN YOUR WAY (Tools and supplies we personally use) Garden Your Way – Quality garden tools, planters, and supplies we use in our raised beds and container garden. 10% off with code CALIKIM Free shipping on orders over $75 https://www.gardenyourway.com *Garden gateway arch (in our tall raised bed: https://www.gardenyourway.com/products/garden-gateway-arch?_pos=2&_sid=d9cac7a37&_ss=r *Herb planter: https://www.gardenyourway.com/products/16-herbs-rectangular-self-watering-bamboo-planter?_pos=4&_sid=259c61e18&_ss=r CHAPTERS 00:00 You’re not too late—but you can miss this window 00:45 The one thing that matters right now 01:50 Start with these for the biggest harvest 02:20 Beans—plant them now 04:10 Easy cucumbers—don’t miss this 05:30 Squash—how to keep it producing 07:30 Melons—what to know before you plant 09:30 Don’t waste space—do this instead 10:15 Fast greens you can harvest in weeks 13:00 Heat-tolerant greens that keep producing 15:00 Still time for these in cooler climates 16:00 The easiest herb to grow right now 17:30 Don’t skip this—it changes everything 19:00 Quick tip before planting transplants 20:00 Your April garden game plan ☀️ OUR GO-TO GARDEN GEAR (Used in our real backyard garden 📘 BOOKS The 10-Minute Gardener – Our step-by-step system to grow more food in less time, even with a busy schedule. Signed, personalized copies available here: https://calikimgardenandhome.com/pages/10-minute-gardener 🗓 GARDEN PLANNER (What we use to plan every season) CaliKim Garden Planner – Create a personalized planting plan based on your location, frost dates, and garden layout. Start your FREE trial: https://calikim.gardenplanner.com 🐛 PEST & DISEASE CONTROL (Used in our garden) Monterey Lawn & Garden – Organic pest and disease control products we trust and use throughout the growing season. 20% off with code CALIKIM20 https://www.montereylawngarden.com 🌿 SOIL & PLANT FOOD (Foundation of our raised beds) Master Nursery Bumper Crop Soils & Plant Foods – Including Raised Bed Soil used in our garden builds. Find a local garden center: https://bumpercrop.com/store-locator/ 💧 DRIP IRRIGATION & MICRO-SPRAYERS (How we water efficiently) Mister Landscaper – Professional drip irrigation and micro-sprayer systems we use to save water and grow healthier plants. 20% off with code CaliKim Free shipping on orders $49+ https://misterlandscaper.com 🌱 WATCH FOR MORE GARDEN TIPS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohYsZHpcZJw&list=PLH4z_9MDD00LeOpG3ObMqLw5j4QV-7Dc6&index=2&t=637s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohYsZHpcZJw&list=PLH4z_9MDD00LeOpG3ObMqLw5j4QV-7Dc6&index=1&t=1s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYF26_Us-y0&list=PLH4z_9MDD00LGYcwxp-QZ8cUUcsZSEkJD&index=1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BodGyRoa4xk&list=PLH4z_9MDD00LhnQImrBkZDHaXqdoLf-Ku&index=2&t=1s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xnl-HJ-i6s&list=PLH4z_9MDD00JBj5aZyKxAjApfU7WhiK1L&index=2&t=2s AMAZON DISCLOSURE: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Helpful Amazon pages: Patio, Lawn & Garden Bestsellers: https://amzn.to/3QBsAHB Plant support structures: https://amzn.to/3DnVzvw Seed starting supplies: https://amzn.to/30kbmDG Grow lights: https://amzn.to/2NlY5FB Garden tools: https://amzn.to/2RiwRRq 📍 CONNECT WITH CALIKIM & CAMERAGUY: Seed & Garden Shop: https://calikimgardenandhome.com Instagram (CaliKim): http://instagram.com/calikim29 Instagram (CameraGuy): https://www.instagram.com/calicameraguy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaliKimGardenandHomeDIY/