Your Ultimate Summer Produce Guide

Avocados

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Creamy avocados are typically available year-round, but hit their peak in the Summer (at least in California).

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Bell Peppers

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Sweet bell peppers are available as early as May and as late as December, and are at their peak during the Summer months.

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Blackberries

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Blackberries are available as early as May and as late as October.

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Blueberries

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Blueberry season typically runs from May through August.

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Cauliflower

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Cauliflower is typically available all months, but its peak is in Summer (July and August).

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Corn

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Sweet corn is in season from the beginning of June through the early Fall months.

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Cucumbers

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Cucumbers are at their peak growing time from early Summer to mid-Fall (June through November).

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Figs

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Figs are typically at markets from late June through early December.

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Grapes

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Juicy grapes are typically available from July through December.

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Nectarines

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Nectarine season mirrors that of its furry cousin, the peach. They can be ready as early as May and available until late September, but their season is at its peak in July and August.

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Padron Peppers

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Diminutive padron peppers are typically in season from mid-June all the way through September.

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Peaches

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Velvety peaches can be ready as early as May and available until late September, but their season is at its peak in July and August.

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Plums

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Plum season runs from May through September, though it varies slightly from year to year.

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Purslane

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Purslane is typically available from April through December.

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Radishes

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Although radishes are available year-round, it's during Spring and Summer months when one can truly appreciate them for their crisp texture and spicy, juicy bite.

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Strawberries

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Strawberries are at their sweetest from April to July, though they are available at farmers markets as early as March and as late as October.

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Summer Squash

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Summer squash (a category which includes pattypan, crookneck, zucchini, yellow, and other heirloom varieties) is typically available from June through late October.

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Tayberries

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A cross between the Aurora blackberry and a European raspberry variety, tayberry season runs from July through mid-August.

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Tomatoes

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From rainbow-hued heirloom varietals to juicy Early Girls to the tiniest grape and cherry versions, tomato season is surprisingly long. Smaller varieties can come to harvest as early as April (but more typically around June) and last till November; larger tomatoes are available through the peak Summer and mid-Fall months.

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Watermelon

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Watermelon season peaks in the Summer and lasts from June through October.

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