What is in season in Puerto Rico right now?

Around August, Puerto Rico markets typically carry avocado, banana, basil, beets, and cabbage, among others. Exact timing varies year to year and across the state.

Where can I buy in-season produce in Puerto Rico?

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

What's in season in Puerto Rico

Tropical growing runs year-round; mangoes peak in summer and avocados from summer into fall. Peak windows below are typical for the Caribbean 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 (August)

Fruit

Avocado Banana Cantaloupe & Melons Mango Papaya Pineapple Watermelon

Vegetables

Beets Cabbage Carrots Cucumbers Eggplant Ginger Green Beans Kale & Collards Okra Onions Potatoes Radishes Salad Greens & Lettuce Spinach Sweet Corn Zucchini & Summer Squash

Herbs

Basil

Buy it fresh in Puerto Rico

Browse Puerto Rico farmers markets or find seasonal farms near you.

Puerto Rico produce calendar

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

January

Beets, Carrots, Citrus, Kale & Collards, Peppers, Radishes, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes

February

Beets, Carrots, Citrus, Kale & Collards, Peppers, Radishes, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes

March

Beets, Carrots, Citrus, Kale & Collards, Papaya, Peppers, Radishes, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Taro, Tomatoes

April

Beets, Broccoli, Carrots, Ginger, Kale & Collards, Mango, Papaya, Peppers, Pineapple, Radishes, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Taro, Tomatoes

May

Beets, Broccoli, Carrots, Ginger, Kale & Collards, Mango, Papaya, Peppers, Pineapple, Radishes, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Taro, Tomatoes

June

Banana, Basil, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cucumbers, Ginger, Green Beans, Kale & Collards, Mango, Papaya, Pineapple, Radishes, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Taro, Zucchini & Summer Squash

July

Avocado, Banana, Basil, Beets, Cabbage, Cantaloupe & Melons, Carrots, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Ginger, Green Beans, Kale & Collards, Mango, Okra, Onions, Papaya, Pineapple, Radishes, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Taro, Watermelon, Zucchini & Summer Squash

Augustnow

Avocado, Banana, Basil, Beets, Cabbage, Cantaloupe & Melons, Carrots, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Ginger, Green Beans, Kale & Collards, Mango, Okra, Onions, Papaya, Pineapple, Potatoes, Radishes, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Watermelon, Zucchini & Summer Squash

September

Avocado, Banana, Basil, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cantaloupe & Melons, Carrots, Cauliflower, Eggplant, Green Beans, Kale & Collards, Mango, Okra, Onions, Papaya, Pineapple, Potatoes, Radishes, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Watermelon, Zucchini & Summer Squash

October

Avocado, Banana, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Kale & Collards, Okra, Onions, Papaya, Potatoes, Radishes, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Sweet Corn

November

Avocado, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Citrus, Kale & Collards, Papaya, Potatoes, Radishes, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Sweet Corn

December

Beets, Carrots, Citrus, Kale & Collards, Peppers, Radishes, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes

Frequently asked questions

What is in season in Puerto Rico right now?: Around August, Puerto Rico markets typically carry avocado, banana, basil, beets, and cabbage, among others. Exact timing varies year to year and across the state.
Where can I buy in-season produce in Puerto Rico?: Local farmers markets are the most direct source. Our Puerto Rico directory lists markets with days, hours, and what vendors sell.