Seasonal infographic - April, 2020

What's in season this month?

Fruit: cherries, strawberries, grapefruit, mandarins, kumquats, and kiwi
Vegetables: artichokes, asparagus, peas, rhubarb, celery root, and sweet onions

The April infographic below gives a quick look at buying & storing this month's produce. If you want more information and dozens of recipes, go to the April produce guide.

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An infographic for seasonal produce with pictures of fruits & vegetables

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