This document provides a list of vegetables that can be planted in the month of April, along with brief descriptions of how to prepare and nutritional information for each vegetable. It includes corn, cabbage, cucumber, herbs, tomatoes, melons, squash, and peppers as vegetables that can be planted in April and provides details on cooking methods and health benefits for each.

1. Planting a Garden in…
April
also see
Planting a Garden in March
All of these vegetables can be
planted in April!

2. Corn
Delicious grilled,
baked, boiled or
fried.
• Corn is low in
saturated fat and
a good source of
fiber

3. Cabbage
Great boiled,
steamed, raw, or
sauted.
• When steamed
cabbage can
help reduce
cholesterol and is
a great source of
fiber and an
excellent source
of vitamin K and
C.

4. Cucumber
Raw or pickled
always refreshing
• High in fiber,
vitamin k and
dietary fiber

5. Herbs
Raw or cooked,
organic herbs are
tasty and a great $$
saver.
• Herbs have anti-
oxidant and
healing qualities
as well as
vitamins

6. Tomatoes
Excellent raw,
boiled, fried, grilled,
sauteed and
blended.
• Good source of
vitamin A and C

7. Melons
Usually best raw
• Cantaloupe for
instance has over
100% of your daily
allowance for
vitamin A and C.

8. Squash
Great baked, boiled
or fried
• Low in saturated
fat and
cholesterol,
squash is a good
source of protein,
vitamin A and
dietary fiber

9. Peppers
Raw, cooked, fried
or pickled, enjoy!
• Low in
cholesterol, good
source of vitamin
C and other anti-
oxidants and
vitamins