Season Almanac

Vegetable in April

Are radishes in season in April?

YesIn season until the end of June.

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

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

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  3. Mar
  4. AprIn
  5. MayBest
  6. JunIn
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  11. Nov
  12. Dec

For Easter: With butter and flaky salt as a starter. See the Easter guide.

Buying radishes in April

How to pick
Firm and bright with crisp, green tops. Large ones can be pithy.
How to store
Remove the tops and refrigerate in a bag for 1 to 2 weeks.
Try this
Eat raw with butter and flaky salt, or roast to mellow them.

Goes well with, in season in April

Also at their best in April

Radishes in other months

Everything about radishes, 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.