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April's Freshest Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables: A Buyer's Guide

April s Freshest Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables: A Buyer s Guide

Seasonal fruits and vegetables deliver superior taste and nutrition. They ripen naturally in fields rather than greenhouses and travel shorter distances to your table.

Remembering what's in season can be tricky, so we've compiled this reliable April guide based on proven agricultural calendars.

April s Freshest Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables: A Buyer s Guide

Contents
  • Fruit
  • Vegetables
  • Good for your health and your wallet

Here's your summary of top seasonal picks for April.

Fruit

April s Freshest Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables: A Buyer s Guide

Opt for apples, rhubarb, and lemons at their peak freshness.

Vegetables

April s Freshest Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables: A Buyer s Guide

Artichokes (Camus Breton), asparagus, beets, Swiss chard, carrots, celery, cauliflower, cucumbers, watercress, endives, spinach, broad beans, frisee, lettuce, turnips, onions, sorrel, peas, potatoes, and radishes.

See seasonal fruits and vegetables for the months of January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November, and December.

Good for Health and Wallet

April s Freshest Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables: A Buyer s Guide

Meeting your daily five servings of fruits and vegetables doesn't have to break the bank, especially for families.

Selecting seasonal fruits and vegetables from local markets ensures fresher produce at lower prices, thanks to minimal transportation costs.

Bookmark this tip to stretch your April grocery budget further!