IMPORTANT NOTE: The information on these pages is intended to supplement the care of a skilled physician, and should not be used as a replacement for medical care. Some of the medical conditions discussed here are serious. Be sure to consult with a qualified physician if you feel you have a serious condition or are in need of medical care.
Seasonal Produce
for the State of California
Simply eating the foods that are naturally
available each month, supports health.
The first appearance of produce within a month is indicated by strong text
| Month | Seasonal Produce |
|---|---|
| January | winter pears, apples, avocados, grapefruit, navel oranges, tangerines, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, celery, mushrooms, parsnips, rutabagas, spinach, turnips |
| February | artichokes, apples, avocados, grapefruit, navel oranges, tangerines, winter pears, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, mushrooms, rutabagas, spinach, turnips |
| March | asparagus, fennell, radishes, rhubarb, bananas, artichokes, cabbage, carrots, apples, avocados, grapefruit, navel oranges, tangerines, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, mushrooms, spinach |
| April | mangos, papayas, strawberries, peas, avocados, bananas, grapefruit, navel oranges, rhubarb, artichokes, asparagus, broccoli, celery, carrots, fennel, radishes, spinach |
| May | cherries, valencia oranges, beets, cucumbers, tomatoes, avocados, grapefruit, navel oranges, mangos, papayas, strawberries, rhubarb, artichokes, asparagus, celery, carrots, fennel, peas, radishes, spinach, turnips |
| June | apricots, berries, blueberries, cantaloupe, figs, honeydew melons, lemons, limes, nectarines, peaches, plums, watermelon, cabbage, okra, onions, peppers, string beans, summer squash, sweet corn, avocados, cherries, mangos, strawberries, Valencia oranges, beets, celery, cucumbers, fennel, peas, radishes, tomatoes, turnips |
| July | grapes, eggplant, cantaloupes, honeydew melons, watermelon, apricots, avocados, berries, blueberries, cherries, figs, lemons, limes, mangos, nectarines, peaches, plums, strawberries, Valencia oranges, beets, cabbage, celery, cucumbers, okra, onions, peas, peppers, radishes, string beans, summer squash, sweet corn, tomatoes |
| August | pears, persian melons, cantaloupes, honeydew melons, watermelon, avocados, berries, blueberries, figs, grapes, lemons, limes, nectarines, peaches, plums, Valencia oranges, beets, celery, cucumber, eggplant, okra, onions, peppers, peas, string beans, summer squash, sweet corn, tomatoes |
| September | apples, sweet potatoes, yams, cantaloupe, figs, grapes, honeydew melon, pears, Persian melons, Valencia oranges, beets, eggplant, onions, peas, peppers, sting beans, summer squash, sweet corn, tomatoes |
| October | dates, grapefruit, papayas, persimmons, pomegranates, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, endive, escareole, parsley, parsnips, pumpkins, rutabagas, tunrips, winter squash, apples, figs, grapes, pears, persian melons, valencia oranges, eggplant, okra, peppers, sweet corn, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, yams |
| November | almonds, walnuts, cranberries, tangelos, tangerines, carrots, celery, mushrooms, spinach, apples, dates, grapefruit, grapes, persimmons, pears, pomegranates, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, eggplant, parsley, parsnips, rutabaga, sweet potatoes, turnips, winter squash, yams |
| December | avocados, navel oranges, almonds, walnuts, apples, cranberries, dates, grapefruit, persimmons, tangelos, tangerines, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, mushrooms, parsley, rutabaga, spinach, sweet potatoes, turnips, winter squash, yams |