Spring seasonal guide
Seasonal Calendar April
In April, we focus on seasonal fruit and vegetables from across Europe and match them with practical Thermomix® recipes from MixMyDay.
Outdoor crop in April
Fresh outdoor harvest across europe.
Outdoor crop
Asparagus
Spring spears for soups, steaming and sauces
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- Outdoor crop
Wild Garlic
Short spring season, big flavour in pesto and butter
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- Outdoor crop
Rhubarb
Tart spring stalks for compote, jam and cake
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- Outdoor crop
Radishes
Peppery crunch for salads and quick sides
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- Outdoor crop
Spinach
Tender leaves for soups, sauces and fillings
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- Outdoor crop
Leeks
Nearly year-round allium for soups and stews
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Stored in April
Stored european harvest from the previous season.
- Stored
Apples
Fresh harvest from late summer, stored well into spring
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- Stored
Carrots
Fresh bunches in summer, stored roots into spring
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- Stored
Potatoes
A kitchen staple for steaming, mash and soups
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- Stored
Celeriac and Celery
Aromatic base for soups, stocks and mash
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- Stored
White Cabbage
Stored cabbage for salads, stews and sauerkraut-style dishes
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- Stored
Onions
Aromatic base for almost every savoury Thermomix recipe
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The best Thermomix® recipes for April
Live English recipes matched to the seasonal ingredients above.
- Tagliatelle with Chicken and Green Asparagus, Thermomix®
- Potato, Vegetable and Meat Baby Purée with the Thermomix®
- Potato Goulash with the Thermomix®
- Crustless Onion Tart with the Thermomix®
- Apple Jam with the Thermomix®
- Sweet Potato Soup with the Thermomix®
- Garlic Cheese Baguette with the Thermomix®
- Apple Juice in the Thermomix®
- Garlic Butter with the Thermomix®
- Creamy Potato Soup with Frankfurters, Thermomix®
- Steamed White Cabbage in the Thermomix® Varoma®
- Strawberry Rhubarb Jam with the Thermomix®
- Rhubarb Syrup with the Thermomix®
- Apple Porridge with the Thermomix®
- Apple Tart with the Thermomix®
- Apple and Pear Flammkuchen with the Thermomix® and White Chocolate (Topping for 4 Pieces)
- Garlic Powder with the Thermomix®
- Garlic Pull-Apart Bread with the Thermomix®
- Courgette and Potato Gratin (Thermomix®)
- Swabian Potato Salad with the Thermomix®
- Vegetable Potato Fritters with Herb Dip, Thermomix®
- Steamed Sweet Potatoes in the Thermomix® Varoma®
- Wild Garlic Gnocchi with the Thermomix®
- Wild Garlic Hollandaise with the Thermomix®
What is in season across Europe?
F means outdoor crop, G means protected crop, L means stored harvest. The pattern follows Central European seasons, relabelled for a broader European audience.
Protected crop
Stored
Good to know
What is in season in April?
In April, the calendar above shows outdoor crops, protected crops and stored produce that are typically available across Central Europe.
Which Thermomix® recipes fit April?
Start with recipes linked on this page. They use seasonal ingredients from April and are already available in English on MixMyDay.
Can harvest times shift?
Yes. Weather and region can shift fresh outdoor crops by one to three weeks, especially in spring and autumn.