Farmers Markets Near Me

April · California

What's in season at California farmers markets in April

Spring market season fully underway. Backed by USDA data on 594 California markets and the typical growing patterns for mid-south & coastal california.

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California signature this month

Avocados

California grows ~90% of US avocados; Hass variety dominates.

Strawberries

CA grows ~90% of US strawberries — Watsonville and Oxnard are the hubs.

Artichokes (Castroville)

Castroville is the artichoke capital of the world.

Peak this April

These are at their absolute best right now — buy them in volume, eat them all week.

Avocados Strawberries Artichokes (Castroville) asparagus spring onions lettuce radishes rhubarb

Also in season

Reliably available at most markets this month.

spinach arugula snap peas kale green garlic fennel first beets

◐ Ending — last weeks

Grab these before they're gone for the year.

leeks

◯ From storage

Cold-stored from last year's harvest — still common at indoor markets.

apples onions

← Last month

March in California

Was peak: asparagus, green garlic, spring onions, lettuce

Next month →

May in California

Coming into peak: strawberries, asparagus, snap peas, lettuce…

Where to shop in California

Top California farmers markets

Santa Rosa Community Farmers Market at the Veterans Building

Santa Rosa · 95404
5.0 (22)
SNAP / EBT Organic WIC

Hamilton Landing Farmers' Market

Novato
5.0 (1)
SNAP / EBT Organic

Oakhurst Farmers' Market

Oakhurst · 40596
5.0 (1)

Ramona Certified Farmers' Market

Ramona · 92065
5.0 (2)

Altadena Farmers Market

Altadena · 91001
5.0 (2)

Arts District Farmers' Market

Los Angeles · 90013
5.0 (1)

Carmel Valley Certified Farmers Market

Diego · 92130
5.0 (6)

Coronado Farmers' Market

Coronado · 92118
5.0 (2)
See all 594 California markets →

Seasonal data is generalized to mid-south & coastal california. Local microclimates, hoop houses, and specific orchard varieties can shift these by 2-4 weeks. Always confirm with the specific market or vendor — and ask the farmer what just came in. Source: USDA cooperative extension calendars synthesized into 6 US climate zones.