What's in Season? Monthly Produce Calendar
A month-by-month guide to US seasonal fruits and vegetables — what to buy at the grocery store or farmers market, why it matters nutritionally, and how to cook it. Nutrition data comes from USDA FoodData Central.
Navel oranges · Grapefruit · Kale
Peak citrus season meets hearty winter greens — bright flavors and immune-supporting nutrients for the coldest month.
Blood oranges · Navel oranges · Beets
American Heart Month — beets, broccoli, potatoes and the last great citrus support blood pressure and heart health.
Asparagus · Artichokes · Baby spinach
The first taste of spring — asparagus, artichokes, and tender greens arrive at farmers markets.
Strawberries · Asparagus · Artichokes
California strawberries arrive alongside peak asparagus, sweet peas, and the year’s first rhubarb.
Strawberries · Sweet onions (Vidalia) · Cherries
Peak strawberries, sweet Vidalia onions, and the first cherries and apricots of the year.
Blueberries · Cherries · Raspberries
Berry season kicks into gear — blueberries, cherries, raspberries — plus the first zucchini and green beans.
Watermelon · Sweet corn · Peaches
Watermelon, sweet corn, and peak stone fruit — hydration and potassium for the hottest stretch of the year.
Tomatoes · Red bell peppers · Sweet corn
Tomatoes at their vine-ripened best, plus peppers, eggplant, melons, and the first grapes.
Honeycrisp apples · Bartlett pears · Grapes
Apple harvest begins — plus Bartlett pears, grapes, figs, and the return of cool-season broccoli.
Pumpkins (pie) · Butternut squash · Granny Smith apples
Pumpkins, winter squash, and new-harvest sweet potatoes — beta-carotene season is here.
Cranberries · Sweet potatoes · Brussels sprouts
The Thanksgiving table — cranberries, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts — and how to keep it nutritious.
Navel oranges · Pomegranates · Grapefruit
New-crop citrus, pomegranates, and winter brassicas — immune-season eating between holiday parties.
Seasonality varies by region; nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central.