The Ultimate Seasonal Produce Guide

What’s in season, when to buy it, and how to make the most of it

Eating with the seasons isn’t just better for your taste buds—it’s often better for your wallet, the planet, and your weeknight dinner game. When fruits and veggies are in peak season, they’re more flavorful, more affordable, and more likely to have been grown closer to home. That’s a win-win-win in our book.

To help you navigate the seasons, we created this Seasonal Produce Guide Hub—your go-to destination for what’s in season every month, every season, and in every produce family from apples to zucchini. Bookmark it and come back anytime you’re wondering what to eat right now.

What Produce Is In Season By Month

Click through to discover what fruits and vegetables are at their peak each month—plus tips on how to shop and cook them.

• What’s in Season: January
• What’s in Season: February
• What’s in Season in March
• What’s in Season in April
• What’s in Season in May
• What’s in Season in June
• What’s in Season in July
• What’s in Season in August
• What’s in Season in September
• What’s in Season in October
• What’s in Season in November
• What’s in Season in December

Produce In Season By Time Of Year

Looking for a bigger-picture view? These guides round up highlights for spring, summer, fall, and winter in season produce—plus tips and recipes to match.

• Spring Produce
• Summer Produce
• Fall Produce
• Winter Produce

Want to get even more granular? Take a look at our seasonal Winter Fruit Guide.

Produce Guides by Type

Want to learn about a specific fruit or veggie? These deep dives cover flavor profiles, varieties, ripeness tips, and how to store and use them:

• Stone Fruit
• Tomatoes
• Citrus

• Apples
• Melons
• Pears

Plus: Check out the Best Apples for Snacking & Cooking

• Peppers
• Mushrooms
• Radishes

• Squash
• Lettuce
• Potatoes

• Root Vegetables
• Alliums
• Broccoli

• Grapes
• Cabbage & Cruciferous Veggies

Seasonal Produce Recipe Ideas

Want to cook with what’s in season? Here are a few recipe roundups to match your seasonal haul:

Spring Produce Recipes

• Chipotle Cauliflower Tacos
• Creamy Avocado Hummus
• Pan Seared Salmon Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette

Plus, even more recipes to cook in the spring: 15 Things to Cook Now That It’s Spring

Summer Produce Recipes

• No-Cook Tomato Sauce
• Street Corn Pasta Salad
• Pan-Seared Pork Loin and Nectarine Salad

Plus, learn about the fruits and veggies you can throw on the grill: Our Favorite Fruits and Veggies for the Grill and Even More Fruits You Can Grill. And if you’re really feeling the heat, try Chilled Soup Recipes to Keep Cool.

Fall Produce Recipes:

• Butternut Squash Shakshuka
• Warm Salad with Crispy Potatoes and Mustardy Dressing
• Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Cheddar Cheese Crisps

Even More Recipes for Fall:

• 12 of Our Favorite Fall Comfort Food Recipes
• 13 Healthy Fall Dinners to Have on Rotation
• And if you’re thirsty: 11 Fall Drink Recipes Tailormade For Autumn Flavors

Winter Produce Recipes:

• Lemon-Spinach “Orzotto”
• No Bake Vegan Berries and Cream “Cheesecake”
• Cara Cara Orange and Ricotta Pancakes

Keep reading for 9 More Comforting Winter Dinner Ideas, and if you’re looking for something on the lighter side, we’ve got 11 Juice and Smoothie Recipes to Blend Up in Winter.

New to Misfits Market?

We make it easy to discover what’s in season—by sending it right to your door. Learn more about our mystery produce bundles and start shopping for fresh produce by season, plus more sustainable groceries today.

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