Buying seasonal produce has two major perks:
- more supply means lower price, as stores typically run sales
- fresher foods that taste better
Get in on your share of savings and delicious flavor year-round with this seasonal produce calendar of what fruits and vegetables are in season by month of the year to help you meal plan on a budget.
In this post, you'll find:
- What produce is in season (US seasonality) by month of the year
- Other sales and deals to shop for groceries on a budget
- Free seasonal produce chart printable in pdf
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Seasonal Produce Calendar by Month
We've sorted the following for each month of the year:
- Fruits and vegetables that are in season
- Other grocery store items that are typically on sale
- Holidays and special occasions to keep in mind for additional savings
First Quarter - January, February, March
January
What fruits and vegetables are in season now?
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cauliflower
- Chard
- Collard Greens
- Kale
- Leek
- Mushrooms
- Parsnips
- Turnips
What other grocery store food items that tend to be on sale during this time of year?
- Diet foods
- Winter health
- Oatmeal
- Teas
Special occasions to keep in mind for sales:
- New Year’s
- Super Bowl
February
What fruits and vegetables are in season now?
- Asparagus
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cauliflower
- Chard
- Collard Greens
- Kale
- Leek
- Mushrooms
- Parsnips
- Turnips
What other grocery store food items that tend to be on sale during this time of year?
- Canned foods
- Pie fillings
- Hot breakfasts
Special occasions to keep in mind for sales:
- Valentine’s Day
- Chinese New Year’s
March
What fruits and vegetables are in season now?
- Artichokes
- Asparagus
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cauliflower
- Collard Greens
- Leek
- Mushrooms
- Strawberries
What other grocery store food items that tend to be on sale during this time of year?
- Ice cream
- Frozen Foods
Special occasions to keep in mind for sales:
St. Patrick’s Day
Second Quarter - April, May, June
April
What fruits and vegetables are in season now?
- Artichokes
- Asparagus
- Blueberries
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cauliflower
- Collard Greens
- Leek
- Lettuce
- Mushrooms
- Parsnips
- Peas
- Plums
- Radishes
- Rhubarb
- Strawberries
- Zucchini
What other grocery store food items that tend to be on sale during this time of year?
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Special occasions to keep in mind for sales:
- Easter
- Earth Day
May
What fruits and vegetables are in season now?
- Artichokes
- Asparagus
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Lettuce
- Parsnips
- Peaches
- Peas
- Plums
- Radishes
- Raspberries
- Rhubarb
- Strawberries
- Watermelon
- Zucchini
What other grocery store items that tend to be on sale during this time of year?
- Gluten-free products
- Paper Products
Special occasions to keep in mind for sales:
- Cinco de Mayo
- Mother’s Day
- Memorial Day
June
What fruits and vegetables are in season now?
- Artichokes
- Asparagus
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Cantaloupe
- Chard
- Figs
- Honeydew
- Lettuce
- Nectarines
- Okra
- Peaches
- Plums
- Radishes
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
- Watermelon
- Zucchini
What other grocery store food items that tend to be on sale during this time of year?
Dairy
Special occasions to keep in mind for sales:
Fourth of July sales
Third Quarter - July, August, September
July
What fruits and vegetables are in season now?
- Bell Peppers
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Cantaloupe
- Chard
- Corn
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Figs
- Grapes
- Honeydew
- Kiwi
- Lettuce
- Nectarines
- Okra
- Peaches
- Plums
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
- Tomatoes
- Watermelon
- Zucchini
What other grocery store food items that tend to be on sale during this time of year?
- Ice cream
- Binders
- Crayons
- Folders
- Pencils
Special occasions to keep in mind for sales:
Fourth of July
August
What fruits and vegetables are in season now?
- Apples
- Bell Peppers
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Cantaloupe
- Chard
- Corn
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Grapes
- Green Beans
- Honeydew
- Kiwi
- Lettuce
- Mushrooms
- Nectarines
- Okra
- Onions
- Peaches
- Pears
- Plums
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
- Tomatoes
- Watermelon
- Zucchini
What other grocery store food items that tend to be on sale during this time of year?
- Bleach
- Sanitizer
- Charcoal
- Insect Repellant
- Sunscreen
Special occasions to keep in mind for sales:
Back to School
September
What fruits and vegetables are in season now?
- Apples
- Bell Peppers
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cauliflower
- Chard
- Corn
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Figs
- Grapes
- Green Beans
- Honeydew
- Kiwi
- Lettuce
- Mushrooms
- Nectarines
- Okra
- Onions
- Peaches
- Pears
- Plums
- Pomegranate
- Pumpkin
- Raspberries
- Spinach
- Strawberries
- Sweet Potatoes
- Tomatoes
- Watermelon
What other grocery store food items that tend to be on sale during this time of year?
- Binders
- Crayons
- Folders
- Pencils
- Diabetes-related items
- Baby equipment
Special occasions to keep in mind for sales:
Back to School Clearance, Labor Day
Fourth Quarter - October, November, December
October
What fruits and vegetables are in season now?
- Apples
- Bell Peppers
- Blackberries
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cauliflower
- Chard
- Corn
- Cranberries
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Figs
- Grapes
- Green Beans
- Honeydew
- Kiwi
- Leek
- Lettuce
- Mushrooms
- Nectarines
- Okra
- Onions
- Parsnips
- Peaches
- Pears
- Plums
- Pomegranate
- Pumpkin
- Raspberries
- Spinach
- Strawberries
- Sweet Potatoes
- Tomatoes
What other grocery store food items that tend to be on sale during this time of year?
- Pet food
- Baking items
Special occasions to keep in mind for sales:
Halloween
November
What fruits and vegetables are in season now?
- Apples
- Bell Peppers
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cauliflower
- Chard
- Corn
- Cranberries
- Cucumbers
- Grapes
- Kiwi
- Mushrooms
- Nectarines
- Okra
- Parsnips<.li>
- Pears
- Plums
- Pomegranate
- Pumpkin
- Raspberries
- Spinach
- Strawberries
- Sweet Potatoes
- Tomatoes
What other grocery store food items that tend to be on sale during this time of year?
- Hot beverages
- Canned foods
- Baking Items
Special occasions to keep in mind for sales:
Thanksgiving
December
What fruits and vegetables are in season now?
- Bell Peppers
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cauliflower
- Kiwi
- Lettuce
- Mushrooms
- Parsnips<.li>
- Pears
- Pomegranate
- Sweet Potatoes
What other grocery store food items that tend to be on sale during this time of year?
- Baking
- Canned foods
Special occasions to keep in mind for sales:
Christmas
Year Round
What fruits and vegetables are in season all year round?
- Avocados
- Bananas
- Beets
- Bok Choy
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Celery
- Lemons and Limes<.li>
- Oranges
- Potatoes
Extra tips for less stressful shopping
- Shop in the early to mid-morning for the best and freshest selection
- Shop on the day ads start to maximize chance of getting item in stock
- To avoid crowds, shop before 8am or 8 pm
- Avoid weekends; if you must go do so before church crowds
- Avoid the morning of major sporting events
- Know your store’s stock schedule; ask individual department managers when shipments come in
- Peruse bakery/deli/other departments clearing out foods towards the end of the day for markdowns
Seasonal Produce Calendar [Free Chart]
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Conclusion
Know what seasonal produce to get any time of the year with our easy-to-reference seasonal produce calendar and start saving on and eating better food.
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