April is known for rain showers and springtime flowers. In fact, April is the first full month of springtime, making it a great time for growth and renewal. So…what produce is in season in April?! This produce guide for the month of April in the United States will help you to stay inspired while using the freshest ingredients right now!
Since learning about the importance of using seasonal foods in culinary school in 2010, seasonal cooking is my favorite way to cook. It’s a wonderful way to stay inspired, but it’s actually so much more flavorful, too! Not to mention, it’s a great way to support your local farmers and markets.
The weather in April brings warmer weather in the United States, and more rain begins to fall throughout the month, making it a perfect time for newly growing fresh produce. If you’re a home gardener, you will definitely notice crops you planted in February or early March making major growth this time of the year!
Use this jump-to menu to quickly navigate to sections of the April seasonal produce guide, and check out the other monthly seasonal produce guides here.
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ℹ️ April seasonal produce infographic
Here’s a handy infographic to showcase some of the freshest seasonal produce available in April. Save this image for all your grocery trips this month, or pin it for later!
🧾expansive list of fruits & veggies in season in April
Here are two comprehensive lists of fruits and veggies that are in season during the month of April! Use these to add delicious fruits and spring vegetables to your grocery list this month!
what fruit is in season in April:
- Blueberries
- Blood Oranges
- Grapefruit
- Guava
- Kiwi
- Kumquats
- Lemons
- Limes
- Passion fruit
- Pineapple
- Pomelo
- Strawberries
- Tangerines
what vegetables are in season in April:
- Artichokes
- Arugula
- Avocados
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Fennel
- Kale
- Leeks
- Parsnips
- Radishes
- Rhubarb
- Shallots
- Spinach
- Spring Greens
- Spring Onions
- Swiss Chard
- Turnips
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✨ April ingredient spotlight & recipe share
Check out this quick spotlight of what is in season in April and some links to recipes for inspiration! From main dishes to snacks, April produce is a great way to incorporate fresh, seasonal food into your meals.
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🍍pineapple – a true tropical treat!
Peak pineapple season runs from March through July, even though you can find these fruits pretty much year round. A good tip is to watch for sales: if it’s on sale, it’s likely in season!
When picking a pineapple, choose the best fruit by the scent, not the color! If it smells fruity and fragrant, it’s likely ripe and ready to eat!
Pineapple is also great in savory recipes, and gasp on pizza! Try grilling fresh sliced pineapple rings during your next barbecue for a fun and fruity treat!
recipe ideas for pineapple:
pineapple simple syrup
This pineapple drink syrup recipe uses the core of the pineapple to help cut down on food waste while making an easy home infused syrup!
homemade pineapple soda
One of my favorite ways to use homemade syrups is making homemade soda pops! This pineapple soda recipe also adds crushed fresh pineapple to amp up the taste!
infuse your favorite liquor
You can infuse pineapple into your favorite liquor easily. Take this starfruit rum recipe and swap in fresh pineapple for an easy home infused rum!
🍓 rhubarb – a berry’s BFF!
While you might think rhubarb is a pink variety of celery, don’t get confused! Rhubarb is actually much closer related to buckwheat.
It has a naturally tart or sour flavor, which is why it complements fruity flavors so well. Rhubarb season is typically short, between the late spring month of March and early summer month of June.
Rhubarb is most popularly paired with strawberries here in the United States, but our friends across the pond in the UK love to partner rhubarb with ginger.
recipe ideas for rhubarb:
add rhubarb to strawberry jam
Add 1/2 cup of chopped rhubarb to fresh strawberries when making this easy strawberry jam for an easy seasonal spin on homemade jam!
make a strawberry rhubarb syrup
Use this recipe for a strawberry drink syrup but add 1/2 cup of fresh or frozen rhubarb for a strawberry rhubarb syrup!
strawberry rhubarb soda pop
Use your strawberry rhubarb syrup (or plain rhubarb syrup) to make a classic Italian cream soda!
🌱 spinach – add a burst of green!
Sure, spinach is a great veggie to lay down as the base of a salad or power bowl, but you can also use it in other creative ways!
Spinach is a versatile vegetable with a mild flavor that actually makes wonderful drinks, like smoothies and juices, especially when you combine it with in-season fruits!
When buying spinach fresh, opt to purchase fresh bundles of brightly colored greens and avoid any overly wilted or yellowing leaves.
recipe ideas for fresh spinach:
pop greens in a smoothie
Spinach is the perfect veggie to add to your smoothies! Try it out with this tropical starfruit smoothie recipe.
sauté with slow roasted veggies
Cook fresh spinach down in a pan until it wilts with some slow roasted confit for a quick and easy side dish!
use a homemade dressing
Top your spring spinach with a balsamic herb vinaigrette for a bright flavored and bold colored salad!
🧅 spring onions, shallots, and garlic – bright bulbs!
Varieties of onions, garlic, and shallots are reaching their peak harvest season in springtime.
Alliums like shallots, garlic, and spring onions start popping up at farmer’s markets in spring! These flavorful bulbs thrive in spring’s mild weather, developing their characteristic sweet and pungent flavors.
Choose shallots, onions, and garlic that are firm and fragrant, and avoid any squishy or dull colored bulbs.
recipe ideas for shallots:
roast them low and slow
Oven roasted shallot confit is the perfect condiment to make to take advantage of shallot season! Add these sliced veggies to your salads and sandwiches for a burst of flavor!
add to a homemade salad dressing
Make a homemade French salad dressing for a burst of flavor and color on any salad!
top your favorite pizza
Use spring onions, leeks, or other bulbs like shallots to top your favorite pizza, like this potato and leek pizza!
🫐 blueberries – perfect for picking!
Blueberries are ripe for picking in mid-to-late springtime and well into summer! They offer a sweet-tart flavor perfect for snacking, and they work well in breakfast recipes like pancakes and smoothies!
When choosing berries, look for deep blue color for the sweetest taste and avoid any pale berries, which could be overly tart or sour.
recipe ideas for blueberries:
make a blueberry simple syrup
Use fresh blueberries to make a blueberry drink syrup that’s jam-packed with berry flavor!
blueberry vodka lemonade
This sparkling blueberry lemonade cocktail is the perfect springtime sip to share with friends at happy hour!
seasonal blueberry latte
Seasonal lattes are my favorite way to start the day! This blueberry coffee recipe uses blueberry syrup to make a fruity foam!
🛒 So, what’s on your shopping list this month?
💬 Let me know in the comments what April produce you’re looking forward to! I’m so excited to have Florida blueberries start showing up on the shelves, and I always look forward to peak pineapple season!
