Fresh Flavours of Spring: What’s in Season This April

April is one of those “in-between” months — winter comfort food is fading out, but summer abundance hasn’t quite arrived yet. That said, there’s still plenty of fresh, seasonal produce to work with if you know what to look for.

🥕 Vegetables in season (UK – April)

This is where April really shines — especially with those early spring greens:

• Asparagus (just coming into season – short but glorious window)
• Purple sprouting broccoli
• Spring greens / spring cabbage
• Leeks
• Carrots
• Parsnips (tail end of the season, still sweet)
• Cauliflower
• Spinach
• Watercress
• Radishes (peppery and fresh)
• New potatoes (towards the end of the month)

👉 This is the month for lighter, greener plates — steaming, sautéing, simple seasoning.

🍎 Fruit in season (UK – April)

Fruit is a bit more limited — but still some gems:

• Rhubarb (the star of the month — perfect for crumbles and desserts)
• Apples (from storage, still good quality)
• Pears (also from storage)

👉 Rhubarb is really your hero ingredient here — sharp, vibrant, and perfect for balancing sweeter dishes.

🌿 What April food is really about

April cooking is all about transition:

• Moving from heavy stews → lighter, fresher meals
• Using up the last of root veg alongside new-season greens
• Keeping things simple to let ingredients shine

If you’re planning content or menus, lean into:

• “Fresh & light”
• “First tastes of spring”
• “Simple seasonal cooking”