As the seasons change, so does the availability of your favorite fruits and veggies. Here is the Texas yearly produce guide to use as a rule of thumb while you are at the grocery store. Each season lends itself to a variety of colorful produce, so when the seasons change be sure to try something new!
{WINTER}
December-Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots , Cauliflower, Celery, Cucumber, Grapefruit, Greens, Herbs, Mushrooms , Oranges, Pecans, Peppers, Spinach, Summer squash, Sweet Potatoes , Tomatoes*, Turnips
January – Same produce available as December, except that Cucumbers& Peppers are now out of season.
February– Same produce available as January, except that Pecans& Summer Squash are now out of season.
{SPRING}
March– Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Grapefruit, Greens, Herbs, Mushrooms, Onions, Oranges, Spinach, Strawberries, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes*
April– Blackberries, Cabbage, Carrots , Cauliflower, Celery, Cucumber, Grapefruit, Greens, Herbs, Mushrooms , Onions , Oranges, Peaches, Potatoes, Spinach, Strawberries , Summer squash, Sweet Potatoes , Tomatoes*, Turnips
May– Blackberries, Blueberries, Cabbage, Cantaloupes, Carrots, Cucumber, Grapefruit, Herbs, Honeydew Melon, Lettuce, Mushrooms, Nectarines, Onions, Oranges, Peaches, Pears, Peppers, Potatoes, Summer squash, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watermelon
{SUMMER}
June– Apples, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cabbage, Cantaloupes, Carrots , Cucumber, Herbs, Honeydew Melon, Lettuce, Mushrooms , Nectarines, Onions , Peaches, Pears, Peppers, Plums, Potatoes, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watermelon
July– Same produce available as June, except that Blackberries are out of season and Summer squash is now available.
August– Apples, Cabbage, Carrots, Cucumber, Herbs, Mushrooms, Onions, Peaches, Pears, Peppers, Potatoes, Summer squash, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watermelon
{FALL}
September– Apples, Cabbage, Carrots , Cucumber, Herbs, Mushrooms , Peppers, Persimmons, Potatoes, Summer squash, Sweet Potatoes , Tomatoes, Turnips, Watermelon
October– Apples, Cabbage, Cantaloupes, Carrots , Cucumber, Grapefruit, Greens, Herbs, Honeydew Melon, Mushrooms , Oranges, Pecans, Peppers, Persimmons, Summer squash, Sweet Potatoes , Tomatoes, Turnips, Watermelon
November– Apples, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cantaloupes, Carrots , Cauliflower, Cucumber, Grapefruit, Greens, Herbs, Honeydew Melon, Oranges, Pecans, Peppers, Spinach, Summer squash, Sweet Potatoes , Tomatoes, Turnips, Watermelon
*These indicate that the Tomatoes are grown in hot houses
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