What's in season in California in April
Provisioning in San Diego, Marina del Rey, Newport Beach in April? Buy these local — they're at their best, usually cheaper, and keep longer aboard than produce that has travelled.
In season (4)
From the California Department of Food & Agriculture's season chart.
- Avocado
- Garlic
- Orange
- Strawberries
Also usually in season (10)
Not on the official calendar — from the general climate-zone calendar Galley Wizard uses elsewhere.
- Asparagus
- Beetroot
- Broccoli
- Coriander / cilantro
- Grapefruit
- Green/white cabbage
- Leek
- Lemon
- Mint
- Spinach
Probably imported this month (14)
Out of season locally — at the market these have most likely been shipped or flown in. Fine to buy; they may cost more and keep less well.
- Apple
- Basil
- Bell pepper
- Butternut / winter squash
- Cucumber
- Eggplant / aubergine
- Fresh chili
- Green beans
- Mango
- Raspberries
- Sweet potato
- Tomato
- Watermelon
- Zucchini / courgette
Galley recipes for April in California
The recipes that use the most in-season produce, and nothing imported.
- Chicken, olive & lemon tagine with couscousNorth African · 55 min · sea 4/5
- Creamy salmon & spinach pastaItalian · 20 min · sea 3/5
- Hummus and crunchy veg wrapsMiddle Eastern · 15 min · sea 4/5 · vegan
- Spinach & feta pastaGreek · 15 min · sea 4/5 · vegetarian
- Garlic chilli prawns with riceSpanish · 20 min · sea 3/5
- Ginger tofu rice bowl with broccoliJapanese · 15 min · sea 4/5 · vegan
- Harira-style lentil & chickpea soupNorth African · 50 min · sea 4/5 · vegan
- Lemon garlic prawn pastaItalian · 20 min · sea 3/5
Source: California Fruits and Vegetables Seasonal Chart (California Department of Food & Agriculture (via California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom)). Retrieved 2026-10-07. Only the produce on the chart. Peak season counts as in season; months marked “available” (from store or a smaller harvest) are neither pushed nor flagged; “not available” months are flagged as likely imports.