Produce is best at its peak! Eating seasonally ensures you'll not only eat the best fruit, vegetables, and herbs but you'll save money as well as seasonal produce is always cheaper in season.
Below you'll find lists of all the produce available in each season, as well as some recipe suggestions.
Spring Seasonal Produce
Spring produce is a thing of beauty! The temperatures start to warm up, leafy greens are plentiful, and asparagus starts popping up.
Here's what is in season from March 20th to June 21st.
Vegetables in Season in Spring
- Asparagus - try this Grilled Asparagus Recipe (it's got a zesty kick).
- Artichokes - Enjoy some stuffed artichokes or check out all our artichokes recipes.
- Broccoli - Make this Broccoli Pasta Recipe for dinner.
- Broccolini - try our easy Roasted Broccolini side dish.
- Cabbage - Chop up some veggies for this Green Goddess Cabbage Salad.
- Carrots - Munch on this Rainbow Carrot Salad with Quinoa.
- Celery - try this Waldorf Salad Recipe that features celery.
- Collard Greens - Make these Southern Collard Greens as a side.
- Garlic - whip up some Garlic Confit.
- Leeks - Make this Leek & Onion Puff Pastry Tart.
- Lettuce - toss some in this The Best Green Salad Recipe.
- Mushrooms - Enjoy this Savory Mushroom Galette.
- Onions - Caramelize Onions and use them in soups and salads.
- Peas - try this Leek & Pea Fried Rice.
- Radishes - make some Radish Tzatziki.
- Ramps - Enjoy this Ramp Omelet or our Ramp Pesto.
- Spinach - Use some in this Spinach Feta Stuffed Salmon recipe.
- Sunchokes - Make these Crispy Roasted Sunchokes.
- Swiss Chard - try one of these Swiss Chard recipes.
- Turnips - Make some Roasted Turnips.
Fruit in Season in Spring
- Apricots - try this Stone Fruit Salad.
- Cherimoya - here's how to eat a cherimoya.
- Cherries - make this Cherry Strawberry Crisp.
- Grapefruit - enjoy this Spicy Thai Grapefruit Salad.
- Kiwis - make a Kiwi Sorbet for dessert.
- Kumquats - pull together a Kumquat Radish Salad.
- Lemons - try some Lemon Chicken Rice Soup for dinner.
- Mango - make these Mango Lassi Overnight Oats.
- Pineapple - enjoy some Grilled Pineapple for dessert.
- Oranges - savor this Cara Cara Orange Panzanella Salad.
- Strawberries - try these Yogurt Covered Strawberries.
Herbs and Flowers in Season in Spring
- Basil and Basil Blossoms - make some Basil Aioli.
- Chives and Chive Blossoms - whip up some Chive Blossom Vinegar.
- Cilantro - learn a hack for How to Keep Cilantro Fresh.
- Dandelions - enjoy a Dandelion Tart.
- Dill - enjoy some in this Artichoke Potato Salad with Dill.
- Lilacs - make some Lilac Sugar for baking.
- Mint - use some to top Grilled Pineapple with Lime Mint Sauce.
- Nasturtiums - use fresh flowers in this Tomato Nasturtium Salad.
- Parsley - make a stuffing for Baked Artichokes.
- Rosemary - make a DIY Citrus & Rosemary Garland
- Thyme - Make some Italian Seasoning with dried thyme.
Make sure to check out our spring salads post as well as our spring recipes roundup.
Summer Seasonal Produce
Summer produce is full of flavor and color! It's a riot of juicy tomatoes, cucumbers, stone fruit, and berries.
Here's what is in season from June 21st to September 22nd.
Vegetables in Season in Summer
- Bell Peppers - pull together this easy Black Bean Salad with Bell Peppers.
- Cabbage - try our Savoy Cabbage Salad.
- Carrots - munch on this Rainbow Carrot Salad with Quinoa.
- Celery - try this Waldorf Salad Recipe that features celery.
- Corn - Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salad.
- Cucumbers - Strawberry Cucumber Salad.
- Eggplant - Turkish Stuffed Eggplant.
- Garlic - whip up some Garlic Butter Lobster Tails.
- Green beans - Roasted Parmesan Green Beans.
- Lettuce - make the Best Green Salad.
- Lima Beans - try this Baby Lima Beans recipe.
- Okra - makes some fantastic Oven Roasted Okra.
- Summer Squash - serve this delicious Summer Squash Tomato Gratin.
- Tomatoes - enjoy this juicy Fresh Tomato Tart.
- Zucchini - make the easiest Zucchini Spaghetti.
Fruit in Season in Summer
- Apples - make the best Caramelized Apple Crisp.
- Apricots - try this Stone Fruit Salad.
- Avocado - make some Stuffed Avocado with Tuna for lunch.
- Blackberries - bake this Blueberry Blackberry Galette.
- Blueberries - enjoy this Easy Blueberry Cake.
- Cantaloupe - pull together this Grilled Cantaloupe.
- Cherries - bake a Cherry Strawberry Crisp.
- Honeydew Melon - try this Honeydew Melon & Blackberry Salad.
- Mangoes - serve some Barramundi with Mango Slaw.
- Nectarines - enjoy Nectarine Cobbler for dessert.
- Peaches - try a Grilled Peach and Tomato Salad for lunch.
- Pears - make this Asian Pear Arugula Salad with Blue Cheese.
- Plums - savor this delicious Plum Crisp.
- Raspberries - bake a Healthy Raspberry Cake for dessert.
- Strawberries - freeze some Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles.
- Watermelon - enjoy a vegan Watermelon Poke Bowl.
Herbs and Flowers in Season in Summer
- Basil - freeze some Blueberry Basil Coconut Milk Popsicles.
- Dill - enjoy some in this Artichoke Potato Salad with Dill.
- Lavender - Serve this Lavender Lemon Bars at a tea party.
- Marigolds - make a compound Marigold butter.
- Mint - Make a refreshing Turkish Chopped Salad with mint.
- Nasturtiums - Use fresh flowers in this Tomato Nasturtium Salad.
- Oregano - make this delicious Tagliatelle with Oregano Pesto.
- Parsley - Enjoy this Parsley Pesto recipe.
- Rosemary - Make a DIY Citrus & Rosemary Garland.
- Roses - make your own Rose Water.
- Sage - fry up some Crispy Sage Leaves for toppings.
- Squash Blossoms - Bake some Stuffed Squash Blossoms.
- Tarragon - Make this Easy Tomato Salad with Tarragon Pesto.
- Thyme - Make some Italian Seasoning with dried thyme.
Make sure to check out our summer recipes roundup and our summer salads and grilling recipes posts.
Fall Seasonal Produce
Fall produce is bountiful and hearty! It's the harvest season and temperatures start to cool. Winter squash, pumpkins, peppers, and late-season tomatoes abound.
Here's what is in season from September 22nd to December 21st.
Vegetables in Season in Fall
- Beets - try one of these 20 Recipes with Beets.
- Broccoli - enjoy this Broccoli Pasta Recipe for dinner.
- Brussels Sprouts - make this Artichoke and White Bean Salad with shaved Brussels sprouts.
- Cabbage - try the easiest side dish of Roasted Red Cabbage.
- Carrots - get cozy with this Beet and Carrot Galette.
- Cauliflower - make a Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Chimichurri Sauce.
- Celery - try this Waldorf Salad Recipe that features celery.
- Collard Greens - enjoy a Collard Greens Rolls for lunch.
- Garlic - make some Toum (a Lebanese Garlic Sauce).
- Green Beans - whip up some Roasted Parmesan Green Beans.
- Kale - enjoy some Kale Chips with Everything But the Bagel Seasoning.
- Lettuce - try this Stir Fried Lettuce recipe.
- Mushrooms - serve some Pan-Fried Oyster Mushrooms.
- Onions - make a Leek & Onion Puff Pastry Tart.
- Parsnips - try some Garlic Butter Roasted Parsnips.
- Potatoes - enjoy this delicious Turkish Potato Salad.
- Pumpkins - make a pot of Pumpkin Minestrone Soup Recipe.
- Radishes - try one of our favorite Radish Recipes.
- Sweet Potatoes - savor this Sweet Potato Green Curry Bowl over brunch.
- Tomatoes - make some Roasted Tomato Soup.
- Turnips - serve some Parmesan Crusted Turnips for dinner.
- Winter Squash - make a Butternut Squash Feta Pasta.
Fruit in Season in Fall
- Apples - enjoy these Baked Apples with Oatmeal.
- Cranberries - serve these Cranberry Brie Bites as an appetizer.
- Figs - make some Dark Chocolate Figs for a snack or dessert.
- Grapes - whip up some Gorgonzola Grapes.
- Guava - make your own guava jam.
- Kumquats - try this Kumquat Radish Salad.
- Passion Fruit - serve this Passion Fruit Mousse for dessert.
- Pears - enjoy a gorgeous Asian Pear Arugula Salad.
- Persimmons - serve a Persimmon Salad for a holiday meal.
- Pomegranates - Pomegranate Dark Chocolate Bites
Herbs and Flowers in Season in Fall
- Oregano - try this Oregano Pesto.
- Rosemary - whip up some Rosemary Chicken for dinner.
- Sage - use some Crispy Sage Leaves for a topping.
- Thyme - make some Linguine with Lemon and Thyme.
Make sure to check out our fall soup recipes, fall salads, and comforting fall foods posts.
Winter Seasonal Produce
Winter produce is a mix of mellow flavors and bright pops of color! The sturdy root vegetables are offset by the zesty flavors of citrus.
Here's what is in season from December 21st to March 20th.
Vegetables in Season in Winter
- Beets - serve some Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese.
- Broccoli - try this delicious Broccoli Pasta Recipe.
- Cabbage - make some Savoy Cabbage Chips.
- Carrots - enjoy this fantastic Beet and Carrot Galette.
- Celery - try this Lemon Chicken Rice Soup with celery.
- Cranberries - make this flavorful Cranberry Apple Relish.
- Endives - make these stunning Endive Salad Bites with Grilled Feta.
- Kale - whip up some Kale Chips with Everything But the Bagel Seasoning.
- Kohlrabi - try this Easy Roasted Kohlrabi.
- Leeks - enjoy this Leek & Pea Fried Rice on a chilly night.
- Parsnips - try these Garlic Butter Parsnips.
- Potatoes - make an Artichoke Potato Salad or the Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes.
- Pumpkins - try one of these Easy Healthy Pumpkin Recipes.
- Raddichio - serve this Kumquat Radish Raddichio Salad.
- Sunchokes - make some Crispy Roasted Sunchokes.
- Sweet Potatoes - enjoy an unusual breakfast of Avocado Sweet Potato Toast.
- Turnips - try these Roasted Turnips.
- Winter Squash - serve some Roasted Delicata Squash.
Fruit in Season in Winter
- Avocados - serve some Kimchi Avocado Toast as an appetizer.
- Clementines - enjoy this Clementine Smoothie.
- Grapefruit - try this zesty Grapefruit Avocado Salad.
- Kiwi - make some Kiwi Sorbet for dessert.
- Kumquats - try this delicious Kumquat Radish Salad with Dukkah.
- Lemons - enjoy a pot of Lemon Chicken Rice Soup.
- Limes - relax with a Ginger Lime Margarita.
- Oranges - celebrate the festive season with a Mandarin Orange Bundt Cake.
- Persimmons - make a Persimmon Bread for a cozy afternoon snack.
- Pomegranate - pull together a Citrus Pomegranate Salad for lunch.
- Pomelo - try this Pomelo Salad.
- Tangerine - bake a Tangerine Drizzle Cake.
Herbs and Flowers in Season in Winter
- Oregano - Make an Oregano pesto.
- Sage - use some Crispy Sage Leaves to top a soup.
- Thyme - Enjoy some Creamy Lemon Chicken with Thyme.
Make sure to check out our posts on winter salads and cozy winter recipes.