What fruits & vegetables are in season in April?
April marks the end of a lot of citrus varieties (mandarins and kumquats). Grapefruit are available most of the year, thanks to the climate differences between California, Texas, and Florida.
We start to see the first summer fruits show up this month: cherries and strawberries.
Cherry season is actually quite short, so keep an eye out for them at the farmers market while you can. However, they ship fairly well, so even cherries imported from other states will have good flavor.
Early strawberries may be greenhouse grown (which is fine, but often lack flavor), so visit a farmers market or UPick to get better flavored ones.
Spring also brings in new vegetables, fresh local herbs, and edible flowers (nasturtium, pansies, and chive blossoms).
Check out the full produce guides for selection & storage tips, seasonal recipes, and more, for each fruit and vegetable in season this month.
