Season Almanac

Vegetable in April

Is celery in season in April?

NoThe season starts in July.

The season ended in November, 5 months before April, and starts again in July, 3 months later. Fresh celery sold in April is usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.

Celery is in season July through November in the United States, and at its best in September and October.

  1. Jan
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  5. May
  6. Jun
  7. JulIn
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  9. SepBest
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  12. Dec

In season in April instead

The closest swaps you can buy that month.

If you buy it anyway

Out of season
Grown all year in California, so quality stays steady.
How to pick
Tight bunches with crisp ribs that snap and fresh, pale leaves.
How to store
Wrapped in foil in the fridge it stays crisp for 2 to 3 weeks.

Celery in other months

Everything about celery, 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.