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Florida Seasonal Produce: Fruits and Vegetables by Month

Whether you’re planning a trip to the neighborhood farmer’s market or your local Publix, you’ll want to keep this guide to Florida seasonal produce handy.

Learning the ins and outs of the Florida produce calendar was a game-changer for my journey as a home cook. When I first started my cooking journey, I gravitated toward whatever meals sounded good at the time. Now I know that cooking according to what’s the season leads to a truly incredible dining experience.

Thankfully, Florida produces amazing fruits and vegetables year-round. From delicious citrus to tasty berries, there’s always an opportunity to add vibrant produce to your meals. This guide to Florida produce will help you plan your meals based on what’s in season so you can harness fresh Florida flavors in your kitchen all year long.

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Sources: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Fresh From Florida

January

  • Avocado
  • Bell Pepper
  • Broccoli
  • Cabbage
  • Carambola
  • Cauliflower
  • Celery
  • Collard Greens
  • Eggplant
  • Grapefruit
  • Guava
  • Lettuce
  • Mushroom
  • Orange
  • Passion Fruit
  • Peanut
  • Radish
  • Snap Bean
  • Squash
  • Strawberry
  • Sweet Corn
  • Tangerine
  • Tomato
A citrus orange grove
Florida is known for its hearty citrus crops. Photo from Canva.

February

  • Bell Pepper
  • Broccoli
  • Cabbage
  • Carambola
  • Cauliflower
  • Celery
  • Eggplant
  • Grapefruit
  • Guava
  • Lettuce
  • Mushroom
  • Orange
  • Papaya
  • Peanut
  • Potato
  • Radish
  • Snap Bean
  • Squash
  • Strawberry
  • Sweet Corn
  • Tangerine
  • Tomato

March

  • Bell Pepper
  • Broccoli
  • Cabbage
  • Carambola
  • Cauliflower
  • Celery
  • Cucumber
  • Eggplant
  • Grapefruit
  • Guava
  • Lettuce
  • Mushroom
  • Orange
  • Papaya
  • Peanut
  • Potato
  • Radish
  • Snap Bean
  • Spinach
  • Squash
  • Strawberry
  • Sweet Corn
  • Tangerine
  • Tomato
Florida strawberries are a delicacy that being to pop up in grocery stores early each year. Photo from Canva

April

  • Bell Pepper
  • Blueberry
  • Cabbage
  • Cantaloupe
  • Carambola
  • Carrot
  • Cauliflower
  • Celery
  • Cucumber
  • Eggplant
  • Grapefruit
  • Guava
  • Lettuce
  • Mushroom
  • Orange
  • Papaya
  • Peaches
  • Peanut
  • Potato
  • Radish
  • Snap Bean
  • Spinach
  • Squash
  • Strawberry
  • Sweet Corn
  • Tangerine
  • Tomato
  • Watermelon

May

  • Bell Pepper
  • Blueberry
  • Cabbage
  • Cantaloupe
  • Carrot
  • Celery
  • Cucumber
  • Eggplant
  • Grapefruit
  • Guava
  • Mango
  • Mushroom
  • Orange
  • Papaya
  • Peaches
  • Peanut
  • Potato
  • Radish
  • Snap Bean
  • Squash
  • Sweet Corn
  • Tangerine
  • Tomato
  • Watermelon
Three slices of watermelon stand upright on a blue plate.
On the hottest days of summer, fresh watermelon is a go-to snack. Photo from Canva.

June

  • Avocado
  • Cantaloupe
  • Eggplant
  • Guava
  • Lychee
  • Mango
  • Mushroom
  • Orange
  • Papaya
  • Passion Fruit
  • Peanut
  • Potato
  • Sweet Corn
  • Tomato
  • Watermelon

July

  • Avocado
  • Cantaloupe
  • Eggplant
  • Guava
  • Longan
  • Lychee
  • Mango
  • Mushroom
  • Passion Fruit
  • Peanut
  • Watermelon
A sliced mango sits in a pile of green mangoes.
A sliced mango serves as the perfect summer snack. Photo from Canva.

August

  • Avocado
  • Carambola
  • Guava
  • Longan
  • Mango
  • Mushroom
  • Passion Fruit
  • Peanut

September

  • Avocado
  • Carambola
  • Grapefruit
  • Guava
  • Mushroom
  • Orange
  • Peanut
  • Tangerine
Three avocados hang, ready to be picked
Avocados are available throughout much of the year in Florida. Photo from Canva.

October

  • Avocado
  • Carambola
  • Cucumber
  • Grapefruit
  • Guava
  • Mushroom
  • Orange
  • Peanut
  • Squash
  • Sweet Corn
  • Tangerine
  • Tomato

November

  • Avocado
  • Bell Pepper
  • Carambola
  • Cucumber
  • Eggplant
  • Grapefruit
  • Guava
  • Mushroom
  • Orange
  • Passion Fruit
  • Peanut
  • Radish
  • Snap Bean
  • Squash
  • Sweet Corn
  • Tangerine
  • Tomato
Orange, yellow, red and green bell peppers sit in a pile.
Bell peppers make the perfect addition to late fall and winter Florida meals. Photo from Canva.

December

  • Avocado
  • Bell Pepper
  • Cabbage
  • Carambola
  • Cauliflower
  • Celery
  • Cucumber
  • Eggplant
  • Grapefruit
  • Guava
  • Lettuce
  • Mushroom
  • Orange
  • Passion Fruit
  • Radish
  • Snap Bean
  • Squash
  • Strawberry
  • Sweet Corn
  • Tangerine
  • Tomato

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