Seasonal guide
What's in Season in April
34 fruits, vegetables, and herbs are typically at Bay Area farmers markets in April — including artichokes, asparagus at their peak.
At peak
Artichokes · Asparagus
Just arriving
Strawberries · Blueberries · Valencia Oranges · Rhubarb · New Potatoes · Mint · Dill
Last call
Kiwi · Navel Oranges · Mandarins · Green Garlic · Cauliflower · Cabbage · Leeks · Turnips
Fruits
StrawberriesBlueberriesKiwiNavel OrangesValencia OrangesMandarinsGrapefruitAvocados
Vegetables
ArtichokesAsparagusFava BeansEnglish PeasSnap PeasGreen GarlicSpring OnionsRhubarbNew PotatoesBroccoliCauliflowerCabbageChardSpinachLeeksFennelTurnipsLettuceArugulaRadishesCarrotsBeets
Herbs
MintCilantroParsleyDill
Shopper's notes
Artichokes
Castroville, just south of the Bay, is the artichoke capital — spring is peak.
Asparagus
Delta asparagus is a Northern California spring rite. Thick or thin, look for tight tips.