A Guide to Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables

Choosing seasonal fruits and vegetables can really save you money while practicing the paleo lifestyle, but its hard to know what’s what and when. If you have a local farmer’s market, it makes it a little easier – basically anything that you can find there! But if you don’t, or you live in a climate where it is cold more often than hot, then I hope this guide will help you to figure out the basics. If you eat local or seasonal foods, they will taste better and make your dishes, your wallet, and your stomach happy!

I am writing this guide for Florida residents (by request) – all * items are not native to the state. Please let me know if you have any questions about anything that I left off the list or would like help with your region. Thanks!

JANUARY

Avocado, Bell Pepper, Broccoli (and Broccoli Raab), Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Carambola, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celery (and Celery Root), Cilantro, Chard, Chiles, Coconuts, Collard Greens, Cucumber, Eggplant, Fennel, Grapefruit, Green Onions, Guava, Kale, Leeks, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lettuce, Lime, Mandarin Oranges, Mushrooms, Okra, Onions, Oranges, Oregano, Papaya, Parsley, Passion Fruit, Peppers (sweet), Pommelos, Radish, Squash, Strawberries, Tangerines, Thyme, Tomatoes, Tomatillo, Zucchini

FEBRUARY

Bell Pepper, Broccoli (and Broccoli Raab), Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Carambola, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celery (and Celery Root), Cilantro, Chard, Chiles, Coconuts, Collard Greens, Cucumber, Eggplant, Fennel, Grapefruit, Green Onions, Guava, Kale, Leeks, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lettuce, Lime, Mandarin Oranges, Mushrooms, Onions, Oranges, Oregano, Papaya, Parsley, Passion Fruit, Peppers (sweet), Pommelos, Radish, Spinach, Squash, Strawberries, Tangerines, Thyme, Tomatoes, Tomatillo, Zucchini

MARCH

Basil, Bell Pepper, Broccoli (and Broccoli Raab), Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Cantaloupe, Carambola, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celery (and Celery Root), Cilantro, Chard, Chiles, Coconuts, Collard Greens, Cucumber, Eggplant, Fennel, Grapefruit, Green Onions, Guava, Kale, Leeks, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lettuce, Lime, Mandarin Oranges, Melon, Mushrooms, Onions, Oranges, Oregano, Papaya, Parsley, Passion Fruit, Peppers (sweet), Pineapple*, Pommelos, Radish, Spinach, Squash, Strawberries, Tangerines, Thyme, Tomatoes, Tomatillo, Zucchini

APRIL

Artichoke, Asparagus, Basil, Bell Pepper, Blueberries*, Broccoli (and Broccoli Raab), Cabbage, Cantaloupe, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celery (and Celery Root), Cilantro, Chard, Chiles, Coconuts, Collard Greens, Cucumber, Eggplant, Fennel, Grapefruit, Green Onions, Guava, Kale, Leeks, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lettuce, Lime, Mandarin Oranges, Melon, Mushrooms, Onions, Oranges, Oregano, Papaya, Parsley, Peppers (sweet), Pineapple*, Pommelos, Radish, Rhubarb, Squash, Strawberries, Tangerines, Thyme, Tomatoes, Tomatillo, Watermelon, Zucchini

MAY

Apricot, Artichoke, Asparagus, Basil, Bell Pepper, Blueberries*, Broccoli (and Broccoli Raab), Cabbage, Cantaloupe, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celery (and Celery Root), Cilantro, Chard, Chiles, Coconuts, Collard Greens, Cucumber, Eggplant, Fennel, Grapefruit, Green Onions, Guava, Jackfruit, Kale, Leeks, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lettuce, Lime, Mandarin Oranges, Mango, Melon, Mushrooms, Onions, Oranges, Oregano, Papaya, Parsley, Peppers (sweet), Pineapple*, Radish, Rhubarb, Squash, Strawberries, Tangerines, Thyme, Tomatoes, Tomatillo, Watermelon, Zucchini

JUNE

Avocado, Apricot, Basil, Bell Pepper, Blackberries, Blueberries*, Cabbage, Cantaloupe, Carrot, Celery (and Celery Root), Cherries, Chiles, Coconuts, Cucumber, Dragon Fruit, Eggplant, Fennel, Grapefruit, Green Onions, Guava, Jackfruit, Leeks, Lemon, Lime, Lychee, Mandarin Oranges, Mango, Melon, Mushrooms, Nectarines, Onions, Oregano, Papaya, Parsley, Passion Fruit, Peaches, Peppers (sweet), Radish, Squash, Strawberries, Thyme, Tomatoes, Tomatillo, Watermelon, Zucchini

JULY

Avocado, Apricot, Basil, Bell Pepper, Blackberries, Cantaloupe, Cherries, Coconuts, Dragon Fruit, Figs, Green Onions, Guava, Jackfruit, Kiwi*, Leeks, Lemon, Lime, Longan, Mango, Melon, Mushrooms, Nectarines, Onions, Oregano, Papaya, Parsley, Passion Fruit, Peaches, Peppers (sweet), Plums, Raspberries, Watermelon

AUGUST

Avocado, Asian Pear, Apricot, Basil, Carambola, Cherries, Chiles, Coconuts, Dragon Fruit, Figs, Grapes, Green Onions, Guava, Jackfruit, Kiwi*, Leeks, Lemon, Lime, Longan, Mango, Mushrooms, Nectarines, Okra, Onions, Oregano, Papaya, Parsley, Passion Fruit, Peaches, Plums, Raspberries

SEPTEMBER

Apples*, Avocado, Asian Pear, Basil, Carambola, Chiles, Coconuts, Dragon Fruit, Eggplant, Fennel, Figs, Grapefruit, Grapes, Green Onions, Guava, Jackfruit, Leeks, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime, Mango, Mushrooms, Okra, Onions, Oregano, Papaya, Parsley, Passion Fruit, Persimmon*, Pomegrante*, Pumpkin, Quinces, Squash, Strawberries, Sweet Potato, Tangerines, Thyme, Tomato, Tomatillo, Zucchini

OCTOBER

Apples*, Avocado, Asian Pear, Basil, Bell Pepper, Broccoli (and Broccoli Raab), Carambola, Chiles, , oconuts, Cranberries*, Cucumber, Dragon Fruit, Eggplant, Fennel, Grapefruit, Green Onions, Guava, Jackfruit, Leeks, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime, Mandarin Oranges, Mushrooms, Okra, Onions, Oranges, Oregano, Papaya, Parsley, Passion Fruit, Persimmon*, Pomegrante*, Pumpkin, Quinces, Radish, Squash, Strawberries, Sweet Peppers, Sweet Potato, Tangerines, Thyme, Tomato, Tomatillo, Zucchini

NOVEMBER

Apples*, Avocado, Asian Pear, Basil, Bell Pepper, Broccoli (and Broccoli Raab), Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Carambola, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celery (and Celery Root), Cilantro, Chard, Chiles, Coconuts, Collard Greens, Cranberries*, Cucumber, Dragon Fruit, Eggplant, Fennel, Grapefruit, Green, Onions, Guava, Jackfruit, Kale, Leeks, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lettuce, Lime, Mandarin Oranges, Mushrooms, Okra, Onions, Oranges, Oregano, Papaya, Parsley, Passion Fruit, Persimmon*, Pomegrante*, Pumpkin, Quinces, Radish, Squash, Strawberries, Sweet Peppers, Sweet Potato, Tangerines, Thyme, Tomato, Tomatillo, Zucchini

DECEMBER

Avocado, Bell Pepper, Broccoli (and Broccoli Raab), Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Carambola, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celery (and Celery Root), Cilantro, Chard, Chiles, Coconuts, Collard Greens, Cranberries*, Cucumber, Eggplant, Fennel, Grapefruit, Green Onions, Guava, Kale, Leeks, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lettuce, Lime, Mandarin Oranges, Mushrooms, Okra, Onions, Oranges, Oregano, Papaya, Parsley, Passion Fruit, Persimmon*, Pomegrante*, Pommelos, Radish, Squash, Strawberries, Sweet Peppers, Sweet Potato, Tangerines, Thyme, Tomato, Tomatillo, Zucchini