Buy Fresh Fruits and Vegetables in Season!
Use this calendar to choose fresh fruits and vegetables year-round! Look for locally grown foods in grocery stores and restaurants, or visit your local farmers market, pick-your-own farm, or roadside produce stand.
Apples*, June–October
Asparagus, March–June
Beans, pole, June–September
Beans, green, May–October
Beets**, October–December
Blackberries, May–July
Blueberries, May–July
Broccoli, April–May, October–November
Cabbage/Collards/Mustard, April–June, October–December
Cantaloupes, June–September
Carrots, April–June, September–November
Cauliflower, April–May, October–December
Chard, March–June, October–December
Corn, sweet, May–September
Cucumbers, May–October
Eggplant, June–October
Figs, July–October
Garlic**, June
Grapes, July–October
Kale, March–June, September–November
Leeks, April–August
Lettuce, leaf, February–June, October–November
Lettuce, head, April–June, October–November
Muscadines, September–October
Nectarines, May–September
Okra, June–October
Onions**, April–October
Peaches, May–September
Pears, August–November
Peanuts, July–September
Peas, English, March–June
Peas, snap/snow, May–July
Peas, southern, June–September
Pecans**, October–December
Peppers, sweet, June–October
Peppers, hot, June–October
Persimmons, September–December
Plums, July–August
Potatoes, Irish**, May–August
Pumpkins, September–November
Radishes, January–June, October–December
Raspberries, June–July
Rhubarb, February–May
Spinach, March–May, October–December
Squash, summer, May–October
Strawberries, March–May
Sweet potatoes**, August–November
Tomatoes, June–October
Turnips, March–May, September–December
Watermelons, June–October
*Apples may be available until spring if they are stored cold.
**These fruits and vegetables may be available from storage year-round.
These time frames are statewide. The earliest dates are for counties in the south, and the latest dates are for counties in the north.
The produce available in your area may be slightly different than the dates listed here.
Publication 3144 (POD-12-21)
Compiled by Jeff Wilson, Mississippi State University Extension Service.
This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.