By: Morgan Trout
Why eat seasonally?
As you may know, fruits and vegetables can only grow for a certain part of the year. When we get crops out of season, they've grown in another part of the world where the climate is optimal. The crop travels long distances causing plenty of unnecessary pollution. Plus, they pick the fruits and veggies early, meaning you're not getting fresh produce. Choosing local in-season crops is more sustainable and has more flavor and nutrients!
What’s in Season?
Apples, July through September
Apricots, May through June
Arugula, September through May
Asparagus, March, and April
Basil, August through November
Beets, November through May
Black-eyed peas, July through September
Blackberries, May and early June
Blueberries, June and early July
Bok Choy, October through March
Broccoli, October through March
Broccoli raab, December through March
Brussels sprouts, December through March
Cabbage, January through April
Carrots, October through May
Celery, January through April
Chiles, July through September
Clementines, December through March
Corn, June through October
Cucumbers, April through September
Dates, October and November
Figs, June through October
Garlic, February through July
Grapefruit, December through March
Grapes, July and August
Green beans, June through October
Green onion/scallions, October through March
Greens, December through May
Herbs, year-round
Key Limes, October and November
Kohlrabi, December through March
Leeks, December through July
Lemons, December through April
Lettuce, October through May
Melons, June through August
Nectarines, May through July
Okra, July through September
Onions, April through July
Oranges, December through March
Parsnips, December through March
Peaches, May through August
Pears, mid-August through September
Peas, April through June
Plums & Pluots, June through August
Potatoes, April through October
Pumpkins, August through November
Radishes, October through May
Radishes, July through October
Rutabagas, December through March
Shelling Beans, July through September
Spinach, October through May
Squash (summer), April through September
Squash (winter), August through November
Strawberries, February through April
Sweet Onions, April through June
Sweet Peppers, July through October
Sweet Potatoes, December through March
Tangerines, December through March
Tomatoes, May through November
Turnips, October through March
Zucchini, April through September
Did you know?
The month of November is officially Arizona Leafy Greens Month! Arizona is one of the leading lettuce producers in the US providing over a quarter of the American lettuce supply. To celebrate, make sure you are incorporating plenty of leafy greens into your diet this winter!
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Updated: July 3, 2022