What is in season in California right now?

Around July, California markets typically carry apricots, avocado, basil, beets, and blackberries, among others. Exact timing varies year to year and across the state.

When is strawberry season in California?

In California, strawberries typically peak from March through November. Weather moves this window a bit each year.

Where can I buy in-season produce in California?

Local farmers markets are the most direct source. Our California directory lists markets with days, hours, and what vendors sell.

What's in season in California

The longest growing calendar in the country; many crops run most of the year, with distinct peaks. Peak windows below are typical for the California region; exact timing varies year to year and across the state, and your local farmers market is the best real-time guide.

California grows most of America's produce; strawberries, stone fruit, and citrus all have long seasons here.

In season now (July)

Fruit

Apricots Avocado Blackberries Blueberries Cantaloupe & Melons Figs Grapes Peaches Plums Raspberries Strawberries Watermelon

Vegetables

Beets Cabbage Carrots Cucumbers Eggplant Garlic Green Beans Okra Onions Peppers Salad Greens & Lettuce Sweet Corn Tomatoes Zucchini & Summer Squash

Herbs

Basil

Buy it fresh in California

Browse California farmers markets or find u-pick farms in California.

California produce calendar

January

Brussels Sprouts, Citrus, Kale & Collards, Salad Greens & Lettuce

February

Avocado, Brussels Sprouts, Citrus, Kale & Collards, Salad Greens & Lettuce

March

Avocado, Citrus, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Strawberries

April

Asparagus, Avocado, Broccoli, Citrus, Radishes, Rhubarb, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Strawberries

May

Asparagus, Avocado, Broccoli, Cherries, Citrus, Peaches, Peas, Radishes, Rhubarb, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Strawberries

June

Apricots, Asparagus, Avocado, Basil, Beets, Blueberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cherries, Cucumbers, Figs, Green Beans, Peaches, Peas, Radishes, Raspberries, Rhubarb, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Zucchini & Summer Squash

Julynow

Apricots, Avocado, Basil, Beets, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cabbage, Cantaloupe & Melons, Carrots, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Figs, Garlic, Grapes, Green Beans, Okra, Onions, Peaches, Peppers, Plums, Raspberries, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Strawberries, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Zucchini & Summer Squash

August

Apples, Apricots, Avocado, Basil, Beets, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cabbage, Cantaloupe & Melons, Carrots, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Figs, Garlic, Grapes, Green Beans, Okra, Onions, Peaches, Pears, Peppers, Plums, Potatoes, Raspberries, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Strawberries, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Zucchini & Summer Squash

September

Apples, Avocado, Basil, Beets, Blackberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cantaloupe & Melons, Carrots, Cauliflower, Eggplant, Figs, Garlic, Grapes, Green Beans, Kale & Collards, Okra, Onions, Peaches, Pears, Peppers, Plums, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radishes, Raspberries, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Strawberries, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Winter Squash, Zucchini & Summer Squash

October

Apples, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Figs, Grapes, Kale & Collards, Okra, Onions, Pears, Peppers, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radishes, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Strawberries, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Winter Squash

November

Apples, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Citrus, Kale & Collards, Potatoes, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Strawberries, Sweet Potatoes, Winter Squash

December

Brussels Sprouts, Citrus, Kale & Collards, Salad Greens & Lettuce

Frequently asked questions

What is in season in California right now?: Around July, California markets typically carry apricots, avocado, basil, beets, and blackberries, among others. Exact timing varies year to year and across the state.
When is strawberry season in California?: In California, strawberries typically peak from March through November. Weather moves this window a bit each year.
Where can I buy in-season produce in California?: Local farmers markets are the most direct source. Our California directory lists markets with days, hours, and what vendors sell.