August is a produce heavy month! It's high summer and a riot of flavor and color when it comes to fruit and veggies. Here's what's in season in the month of August.
One important thing to note is that seasonality of produce is different between states, countries, and regions. This is primarily a seasonal guide for North America, although there will be overlap with other countries and places in the Northern hemisphere.
There are great regional resources for what's in season, some of which I've listed below. With that in mind, here's what's in season in August!
August Produce
- Apples
- Arugula
- Asian Pears
- Avocados
- Basil
- Beets
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Bok Choy
- Boysenberries
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Cantaloupe
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Celery Root
- Chard
- Chili Peppers
- Chives
- Cilantro
- Corn
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Endive
- Fava Beans
- Fennel
- Figs
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Gooseberries
- Grapes
- Green Beans
- Green Onions
- Kale
- Kohlrabi
- Leeks
- Lemons
- Lettuce
- Melons
- Mushrooms
- Nectarines
- Okra
- Onions
- Oranges
- Peaches
- Pears
- Peas
- Peppers
- Plums
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
- Radishes
- Rasperries
- Rhubarb
- Salad Greens
- Shallots
- Snap Peas
- Snow Peas
- Spinach
- Sprouts
- Strawberries
- Summer Squash
- Sweet Potatoes
- Tomatillos
- Tomatoes
- Watermelon
- Zucchini
Regional Guides
United States - What's in Season in Your Region?
Canada - What's in Season
Australia - Seasonal Food Guide
United Kingdom - Eat the Seasons
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