{"id":28328,"date":"2023-04-01T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-01T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thegreenlist.nl\/?p=28328"},"modified":"2026-03-23T09:47:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T08:47:07","slug":"seasonal-vegetables-april-which-fruits-and-vegetables-are-in-season-in-april","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thegreenlist.nl\/en\/seizoensgroenten-april-welk-groente-en-fruit-zijn-er-in-april-in-het-seizoen\/","title":{"rendered":"Seasonal vegetables April: which fruits and vegetables are in season in April?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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April does what it wants. It seems like many vegetables growing on Dutch soil know this, because in this month there are the fewest varieties of vegetables available. Yet I also have some good news for you: in April, there are no less than five new vegetables on the list of seasonal vegetables. From now on, endive, pak choi, turnip greens, red-leaved lettuce and watercress can also grow again in the open field or in unheated greenhouses in the Netherlands. And another piece of good news: with a bit of luck, you will find the first strawberries at the end of the month. That will be a treat! Want to know which other seasonal fruit and vegetables April has to offer? We list them for you!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Fewest seasonal vegetables available in April<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to Crisp for the seasonal produce<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April is a bit of an in-between month. It is no longer winter, but it can still be cold. You also notice this in the amount of seasonal vegetables and seasonal fruits available. This month's list of seasonal vegetables April is the shortest of the whole year. Fortunately, it does include some new varieties, so you still have some variety. And I can tell you now that from next month, until autumn, the list will get a bit longer every month. So hang in there. And in the meantime, enjoy all the goodies April still has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saskia with April's seasonal vegetables. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The benefits of seasonal vegetables and seasonal fruit, including in April<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Supermarkets are full of fruit and vegetables. Why bother to pay attention to which fruit or vegetables are currently in season in the Netherlands? For one thing, it is better for the environment. Fruit or vegetables that have a longer transport route or are grown in heated greenhouses generally have a greater environmental impact. But did you also know that seasonal vegetables and seasonal fruit are better for your health? Because the transport route is shorter, the vegetables or fruits are riper before they are harvested. As a result, fewer nutrients are lost. Seasonal vegetables and fruits also contain more nutrients because they are stored for less time. Moreover, fewer pesticides are often used as they are less susceptible to diseases. Finally, it is usually a lot cheaper to buy fruit and vegetables from the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fruit or vegetables from the Netherlands are not always the most sustainable choice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you are convinced of the benefits of seasonal vegetables and seasonal fruit, you can pay attention to them when you go shopping. Because the country of origin is indicated on the packaging, you may choose to buy fruit or vegetables from the Netherlands. Unfortunately, this is not always the most sustainable choice. After all, you can't tell in the supermarket whether the fruit or vegetable was grown in a heated greenhouse. For example, a head of lettuce from the Netherlands may be the most sustainable choice in July; while in January the head of lettuce from Spain is more sustainable because it grows in the open air. Pretty confusing isn't it? To make it easier for you, we have picked out for you which vegetables and fruits grow in full Dutch soil or in unheated greenhouses in the Netherlands. For October, these are the following fruit and vegetables:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dutch seasonal vegetables April:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The fruit and vegetables in bold<\/strong> can currently be harvested in the Netherlands. The remaining fruit and vegetables, although from the Netherlands, are from earlier months. Vegetables are often stored for months after harvest and thus sold (which is fine).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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