If you are wondering what vegetables and fruits are in season, we are here to help. In this guide, we list the peak season for most of America’s favorite produce.
In today’s markets, you can find almost any type of produce you might desire year-round but ask any true foodie or gourmet, and they will tell you the best fruits and vegetables will always be locally grown and farm-fresh. That is the primary reason the best restaurants have seasonal menus. The finest dishes start with the freshest ingredients.
Keep in mind that we live in a large country with a variety of climate conditions. Winter comes earlier in northern regions and lasts longer, while some southern areas enjoy near spring-like weather most of the year. These seasonal differences will greatly impact what fruits and vegetables are available in your area and when.
Fall
- Winter Squash
- Turnips
- Swiss Chard
- Sweet Potatoes & Yams
- Spinach
- Rutabagas
- Raspberries
- Radishes
- Quince
- Pumpkin
- Potatoes
- Pineapples
- Peas
- Pears
- Parsnips
- Onions
- Mushrooms
- Mangos
- Limes
- Lettuce
- Lemons
- Kiwifruit
- Kale
- Herbs
- Green Beans
- Grapes
- Ginger
- Garlic
- Edamame
- Cranberries
- Collard Greens
- Celery
- Cauliflower
- Carrots
- Cabbage
- Brussels Sprouts
- Broccoli
- Bell Peppers
- Beets
- Bananas
- Artichokes
- Apples
Winter
- Winter Squash
- Turnips
- Tangerines
- Swiss Chard
- Sweet Potatoes & Yams
- Rutabagas
- Pumpkin
- Potatoes
- Pomelos
- Pineapples
- Persimmon
- Pears
- Parsnips
- Oranges
- Onions
- Mandarins
- Limes
- Lemons
- Leeks
- Kumquat
- Kiwifruit
- Kale
- Herbs
- Grapefruit
- Fennel
- Collard Greens
- Clementine
- Chicory
- Celery
- Cauliflower
- Carrots
- Cabbage
- Brussels Sprouts
- Beets
- Bananas
- Avocados
- Apples
Spring
- Turnips
- Swiss Chard
- Strawberries
- Stinging Nettles
- Spinach
- Rhubarb
- Radishes
- Pineapples
- Peas
- Onions
- Nettles
- Mushrooms
- Morels
- Limes
- Lettuce
- Lemons
- Kiwifruit
- Kale
- Herbs
- Garlic Scapes
- Garlic
- Fiddleheads
- Fava Beans
- Collard Greens
- Celery
- Carrots
- Cabbage
- Broccoli
- Bananas
- Avocados
- Asparagus
- Artichokes
- Apricots
- Apples
Summer
- Zucchini
- Watermelon
- Tomatoes
- Tomatillos
- Summer Squash
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Plums
- Peaches
- Okra
- Marionberries
- Mangos
- Limes
- Lima Beans
- Lemons
- Honeydew Melon
- Herbs
- Green Beans
- Gooseberries
- Garlic
- Eggplant
- Cucumbers
- Corn
- Chili Peppers
- Chickpeas
- Cherries
- Celery
- Carrots
- Cantaloupe
- Boysenberries
- Blueberries
- Blackberries
- Bell Peppers
- Beets
- Basil
- Bananas
- Avocados
- Apricots
- Apples

Hey, I’m Joey. I’ve been cooking since I was a little kid and love everything about it. You can find my writing about food, kitchen appliances (such as blenders) and much more. Thanks for stopping by!