Vegetable in April
Are turnips in season in April?
NoThe season starts in September.
The season ended in February, 2 months before April, and starts again in September, 5 months later. Fresh turnips sold in April are usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.
Turnips are in season September through February in the United States, and at their best in November and December.
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In season in April instead
The closest swaps you can buy that month.
If you buy them anyway
- Out of season
- Stored turnips are sold into spring.
- How to pick
- Small, heavy and smooth. Under 3 inches across is sweetest.
- How to store
- Remove the greens and refrigerate for 2 to 3 weeks.
Turnips in other months
Everything about turnips, 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.