What Produce Is in Season in August?

August might be the MVP of summer produce. It’s when late-summer crops reach their sweet spot, early fall produce picks begin to roll in, and the options at peak freshness are practically endless.

If you’ve ever wondered what’s in season during August—or want a cheat sheet to plan your next order—we’ve got you covered.

Here are just a few of the fruits and vegetables that are in their prime this month:

August Fruits in Season

• Melons: Watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, galia, and other specialty varieties like Hami are all bursting with juice and sweetness. Try blending them into agua frescas, tossing them into salads, or enjoying them fresh and cold.
• Stone Fruit & Hybrids: August is the perfect time to snag ripe peaches, nectarines, and plums—plus hybrids like plumcots and apriums. Our mystery plumcot brings you the season’s best from Family Tree Farms.
• Rockit Apples: These tiny apples are extra crisp, naturally sweet, and perfectly snack-sized. They start showing up in early August and are ideal for lunchboxes and road trips.
• Grapes: Whether you like red, green, or specialty varieties, grapes are hitting peak flavor in August. Read on for our complete guide to grapes.
• Figs: Short season alert! Brown Turkey and Black Mission figs are at their best now—perfect for roasting, snacking, or pairing with cheese.
• Berries: Strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries are still in season, especially in cooler regions or higher elevations. If you’re not up for eating those little leafy greens on strawberries, you can use them to make a delightfully sweet strawberry top syrup.
• Tomatoes: From juicy beefsteaks to tangy heirlooms and sweet cherry tomatoes, August is tomato heaven. Stocked up on too many tomatoes? Learn how to freeze tomatoes, then use them in delicious recipes all year long.

August Vegetables in Season

• Corn: Still going strong! Try it grilled, shaved into salad, or stirred into pasta. Celebrate corn season with these 9 must-try recipes.
• Zucchini & Summer Squash: Great for roasting, grilling, or even baking into zucchini bread. Don’t know the difference between the two? Keep reading: Zucchini vs. Yellow Squash: What to Know About These Summer Staples
• Cucumbers: Cool, crunchy, and perfect for pickling or slicing into salads.
• Eggplant: Purple, globe, Japanese, graffiti—you’ll see a variety of eggplants hitting peak availability.
• Peppers: From sweet bells to spicy jalapeños, August is prime time.
• Okra: Often overlooked but at its best this time of year. Try it roasted or stewed.
• Green Beans: Crisp and versatile—great in salads, stir-fries, or pickled.
• Artichokes: A surprise late-summer pick, artichokes crop up again in August in some growing regions. Steam, grill, or braise for peak flavor.

Try these recipes using seasonal August produce:

• An Easy, No-Cook Tomato Sauce
• Seared Shrimp with Avocado-Corn Relish on Crispy Tortillas
• Blackberry-Lemon Icebox Cake

Seasonal produce varies depending on region and weather conditions, but these are just a few of the most common fruits and veggies at their peak in August.Want to make the most of the season? Shop now at MisfitsMarket.com.

And don’t forget to check out our ultimate Seasonal Produce Guide to stay in the know about what’s fresh all year long.