Season Almanac

Vegetable in April

Is arugula in season in April?

YesIn season until the end of June.

April is the first month of a 3-month season, so the first arugula of the year is arriving. The peak comes in May.

Arugula is in season April through June and September through October in the United States, and at its best in May.

  1. Jan
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  3. Mar
  4. AprIn
  5. MayBest
  6. JunIn
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  12. Dec

Buying arugula in April

How to pick
Bright green, perky leaves with no yellowing or slime. Smaller leaves are milder.
How to store
Wrapped in a paper towel inside a bag in the fridge. Use within 3 to 4 days.
Try this
Pile on a pizza straight from the oven, or dress with lemon and parmesan.

Goes well with, in season in April

Also at their best in April

Arugula in other months

Everything about arugula, including nutrition. Everything in season in April.

Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.