April · Mid-autumn

What to sow in April in Santiago

10 crops are in their window this month in Santiago — timed to your local frost dates.

Last frost≈ 30 Aug
First frost≈ 15 May
Frost-free days44 days
April averages9°–26°C

Vegetables

8 in season
Amaranth Greens
Direct sow · pinch tips often for a steady flush of tender greens
Closes 1 Apr
Arugula
Direct sow · sow every 2-3 weeks for a steady peppery harvest
Closes 25 Apr
Garlic
Plant cloves · plant pointy-side up for straight, strong shoots
Opens 3 Apr
Mizuna
Direct sow · cut outer leaves young for a mild, peppery bite
Closes 20 Apr
Mustard Greens
Direct sow · pick young leaves often for the mildest flavor
Closes 20 Apr

Herbs

2 in season
Dill
Direct sow · taproot resents transplanting, sow direct
Closes 15 Apr
Fenugreek (Methi)
Direct sow · ready to cut in under a month; sow again for more
Closes 5 Apr

Fruit · nothing to sow this month