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SpringApril

What's in Season in April?

California strawberries arrive alongside peak asparagus, sweet peas, and the year’s first rhubarb.

April is when California strawberries hit their stride, and they stay abundant into early summer. Strawberries are among the most nutrient-dense fruits for the calories — a vitamin C standout that makes an easy swap for processed desserts. Rhubarb, their classic pie partner, has its short season now through June.

Asparagus and artichokes are at full peak, and the first sugar snap peas appear — sweet enough to eat raw and a source of plant protein, fiber, and vitamin C. With farmers markets reopening across much of the country, April is the natural month to rebuild meals around vegetables after a winter of storage crops.

April Seasonal Produce at a Glance

ProducePeak SeasonNutrition & Buying Notes
StrawberriesApr–Jun (CA peak)Vitamin C standout among fruits; buy bright red and eat within a few days
AsparagusMar–MayPeak month for flavor and price; excellent folate source
ArtichokesMar–MayFiber and prebiotic inulin support gut health; steam whole and eat leaf by leaf
Sugar snap peasApr–JunSweet, crunchy pods with fiber, vitamin C, and plant protein; great raw
RhubarbApr–JunTart stalks with fiber and vitamin K; always cook, and never eat the leaves
Baby spinachMar–JunFolate, magnesium, and potassium in one tender green
Romaine lettuceMar–MayCrisp and hydrating; more vitamin A than iceberg
White button mushroomsYear-roundA farmers-market staple; provides B vitamins and umami depth to spring dishes

Nutrients to Focus on in April

  • Vitamin C — Strawberries and snap peas take over from citrus as the season’s top sources
  • Folate — Asparagus and spinach peak now — key for cell renewal and prenatal health
  • Dietary Fiber — Artichokes, peas, and rhubarb feed a healthy gut microbiome

Simple Recipe Ideas for April

Strawberry spinach salad with poppy seed dressing

Ingredients

  • ・3 cups baby spinach
  • ・1 cup sliced strawberries
  • ・Red onion, thinly sliced
  • ・Toasted pecans
  • ・Poppy seed or balsamic dressing

Nutrition note: Vitamin C from strawberries boosts absorption of the non-heme iron in spinach — a classic pairing that works nutritionally, not just visually.

Spring vegetable pasta primavera

Ingredients

  • ・8 oz whole-grain pasta
  • ・1 cup asparagus pieces
  • ・1 cup sugar snap peas
  • ・Lemon, olive oil, parmesan
  • ・Fresh herbs

Nutrition note: Blanch the vegetables briefly so they stay crisp and keep more of their water-soluble vitamins. Whole-grain pasta adds fiber to round out the meal.

Top Foods for April's Key Nutrients (Live Data)

Foods from USDA FoodData Central ranked by the nutrients worth focusing on in April, per 100g.

Foods highest in Vitamin C

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  1. 1. Spices, basil, dried1714.5mg
  2. 2. Spices, thyme, dried1714.5mg
  3. 3. Spices, sage, ground1714.5mg
  4. 4. Parsley, fresh1640mg
  5. 5. Spices, parsley, dried1359.5mg
  6. 6. Spices, coriander leaf, dried1359.5mg

Foods highest in Dietary Fiber

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  1. 1. Corn bran, crude79g
  2. 2. Gums, seed gums (includes locust bean, guar)77.3g
  3. 3. Fungi, Cloud ears, dried70.1g
  4. 4. Spices, curry powder53.2g
  5. 5. Spices, cinnamon, ground53.1g
  6. 6. Spices, savory, ground45.7g

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Vitamin C Foods →Folate (B9) Foods →High-Fiber Foods →
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Seasonality varies by region; nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central.