Local seasonal foods are tastier, fresher and more nutritious. Why? It’s because the produce has been harvested in the last fews days and has only travelled a short distance to market. This means less packaging, processing and refrigeration. All good for the environment (no flying in food from all corners of the planet)and your health.
Here is a list of fruits and veggies that are in season for April:
- Artichokes
- Asparagus
- Beans
- Chicory
- Chives
- Dandelion greens
- Horseradish
- LeeksLettuce (leaf and head)
- Oranges
- Papayas
- Peas
- Rhubarb
- Shallots
- Turnips
- Watercress
Great all year:
- Avocados
- Bananas
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Kiwifruit
- Lemons
- Limes
- Mushrooms
- Onions
- Pineapple
- Potatoes
- Radishes
- Scallions
- Snow Peas
- Spinach
- Sprouts
Note: If you live in and area with favorable growing conditions, many of these vegetables are available to you throughout the seasons.
