Season Almanac

Vegetable in April

Is rhubarb in season in April?

YesIn season until the end of June.

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

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

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  5. MayBest
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  10. Oct
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

For Easter: For pie or a quick compote. See the Easter guide.

Buying rhubarb in April

How to pick
Firm, crisp stalks. Redder ones look prettier but color does not change the flavor. Never eat the leaves.
How to store
Wrapped in the fridge for up to a week. It freezes well when chopped.
Try this
Stew with sugar for 10 minutes and spoon over yogurt.

Goes well with, in season in April

Also at their best in April

Rhubarb in other months

Everything about rhubarb, 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.