What's in season in Alabama
Seasons run about a month ahead of the national norm, with long, hot summers and mild falls. Peak windows below are typical for the Southeast region; exact timing varies year to year and across the state, and your local farmers market is the best real-time guide.
In season now (July)
Fruit
Vegetables
Herbs
Buy it fresh in Alabama
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Alabama produce calendar
January
Brussels Sprouts, Kale & Collards
February
Brussels Sprouts, Kale & Collards, Spinach
March
Asparagus, Broccoli, Kale & Collards, Radishes, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Strawberries
April
Asparagus, Broccoli, Peas, Radishes, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Strawberries
May
Apricots, Asparagus, Basil, Beets, Blueberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cucumbers, Green Beans, Peaches, Peas, Radishes, Raspberries, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Strawberries, Zucchini & Summer Squash
June
Apricots, Basil, Beets, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cabbage, Cantaloupe & Melons, Carrots, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Green Beans, Okra, Onions, Peaches, Peppers, Plums, Raspberries, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Zucchini & Summer Squash
Julynow
Apples, Apricots, Basil, Beets, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cabbage, Cantaloupe & Melons, Carrots, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Figs, Garlic, Grapes, Green Beans, Okra, Onions, Peaches, Pears, Peppers, Plums, Potatoes, Raspberries, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Zucchini & Summer Squash
August
Apples, Basil, Beets, Blackberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cantaloupe & Melons, Carrots, Cauliflower, Eggplant, Figs, Garlic, Grapes, Green Beans, Okra, Onions, Peaches, Pears, Peppers, Plums, Potatoes, Radishes, Raspberries, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Winter Squash, Zucchini & Summer Squash
September
Apples, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Figs, Grapes, Kale & Collards, Okra, Onions, Pears, Peppers, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radishes, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Winter Squash
October
Apples, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Kale & Collards, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, Winter Squash
November
Brussels Sprouts, Kale & Collards, Pumpkins, Spinach
December
Brussels Sprouts, Kale & Collards, Spinach
Frequently asked questions
- What is in season in Alabama right now?
- Around July, Alabama markets typically carry apples, apricots, basil, beets, and blackberries, among others. Exact timing varies year to year and across the state.
- When is strawberry season in Alabama?
- In Alabama, strawberries typically peak from March through May. Weather moves this window a bit each year.
- Where can I buy in-season produce in Alabama?
- Local farmers markets are the most direct source. Our Alabama directory lists markets with days, hours, and what vendors sell.