Seasonal Produce Guide: What’s in Season Each Month

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Seasonal Produce Guide

See which fruits and vegetables are at their peak each month, with key nutrients, storage tips and links to our food guides.

US-general calendar · 55 fruits and vegetables · Sources listed below

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    About these dates: peak months are US-general estimates for the temperate Northern Hemisphere, based on the USDA SNAP-Ed seasonal guide and state extension calendars. Availability varies by region, climate and year: the South and California often start weeks earlier, and northern states later. Imported and stored produce (like apples, citrus and potatoes) is available much longer. Ask local farmers or check the USDA farmers market directory.

    Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your physician or a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, or treatment.

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    Why eat seasonally?

    • Flavor and freshness: produce picked near peak ripeness and sold close to home usually travels less and tastes better, which may make it easier to eat more fruits and vegetables.
    • Value: when a crop is abundant, prices are often lower, which helps stretch a food budget (one reason USDA SNAP-Ed promotes seasonal shopping).
    • Variety: rotating through the seasons naturally widens the range of fibers, vitamins and plant compounds you eat across the year.
    • Local connections: farmers markets and CSAs make it easier to try new foods and ask how to store and cook them.

    Frozen and canned fruits and vegetables (without added sugar or excess salt) are nutritious options too, especially out of season. Whatever you buy, rinse produce under running water before eating, as the FDA advises.

    This tool is for general education and isn’t medical advice. See our medical disclaimer, and talk with a clinician or registered dietitian about your own needs.

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    Sources

    1. USDA SNAP-Ed Connection, Seasonal Produce Guide. https://snaped.fna.usda.gov/resources/nutrition-education-materials/seasonal-produce-guide
    2. Mississippi State University Extension, Buy Fresh Fruits and Vegetables in Season. https://extension.msstate.edu/publications/buy-fresh-fruits-and-vegetables-season
    3. Michigan State University Extension, MI Fresh Produce Availability Guide. https://www.canr.msu.edu/mi_fresh/uploads/files/PRODUCE_AVAILABILITY_GUIDE_ENGLISH-2025-LP.pdf
    4. NC State Extension, Seasonal Availability Calendar for Fresh Produce. https://homegrown.extension.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Seasonal-Availability-Calendar-Chart-for-Fresh-Produce_Homegrown-Final.pdf
    5. University of Illinois Extension, What’s in Season. https://extension.illinois.edu/sites/default/files/cjmmwhatsinseason.pdf
    6. U.S. FDA, Selecting and Serving Produce Safely. https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/selecting-and-serving-produce-safely
    7. USDA AMS, Local Food Directories: Farmers Markets. https://www.ams.usda.gov/local-food-directories/farmersmarkets
    Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your physician or a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, or treatment.