Vegetable in April

Are beets in season in April?

Q: Are beets in season in April?

No. Beets are not in season in April. The season starts in June. Beets are in season June through November in the United States, and at their best in July, August, September and October.

NoThe season starts in June.

The season ended in November, 5 months before April, and starts again in June, 2 months later. Fresh beets sold in April are usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.

Beets are in season June through November in the United States, and at their best in July, August, September and October.

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In season in April instead

The closest swaps you can buy that month.

Radishes Artichokes Asparagus

If you buy them anyway

Out of season: Beets store well, and vacuum-packed cooked beets are a good shortcut all year.
How to pick: Firm and smooth, about the size of a tennis ball or smaller. Fresh greens are a good sign.
How to store: Cut off the greens and refrigerate the roots for 2 to 3 weeks.

Goes well with, in season in April

Oranges Arugula

Beets in other months

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Everything about beets, 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.