Season Almanac

Vegetable in April

Are peas in season in April?

YesIn season until the end of June.

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

Peas are in season April through June in the United States, and at their best in May and June.

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. AprIn
  5. MayBest
  6. JunBest
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep
  10. Oct
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

For Easter: Two minutes in butter with mint. See the Easter guide.

Buying peas in April

How to pick
Bright green, plump pods that squeak when rubbed together.
How to store
In the fridge in their pods. Eat within 2 to 3 days, before the sugars turn starchy.
Try this
Cook for 2 minutes and toss with butter and mint.

Goes well with, in season in April

Also at their best in April

Peas in other months

Everything about peas, 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.