Seasonal Fruit: A Handy Reference

Fresh Fruit in Season

Living in California, it’s easy to forget that fruits (and veggies) actually vary by the season.ย  It seems as though they’re all available year-round, or nearly so, since they’re brought in from all over the world.

Fruit that’s grown locally and eaten in season simply tastes better, costs less, and is more nutritious.ย  So here’s a quick guide to which fruits are peaking each month throughout the year.

January

  • Avocado (Fuerte)
  • Grapefruit
  • Kiwi
  • Lemon
  • Orange
  • Papaya
  • Tangelo
  • Tangerine
July

  • Apricot
  • Avocado (California Hass/Lamb Hass)
  • Blueberry
  • Blackberry
  • Cantaloupe
  • Cherry
  • Grape
  • Nectarine
  • Strawberry
  • Peach
  • Plum
  • Raspberry
  • Watermelon
February

  • Avocado (Bacon, Fuerte)
  • Grapefruit
  • Kiwi
  • Lemon
  • Orange
  • Papaya
August

  • Apricot
  • Avocado (Hass)
  • Blueberry
  • Cantaloupe
  • Grape
  • Nectarine
  • Peach
  • Plum
  • Raspberry
  • Strawberry
  • Watermelon
March

  • Avocado (Bacon, Fuerte)
  • Kiwi
  • Pineapple
  • Mango
September

  • Apple
  • Fig
  • Grape
  • Pear
  • Pomegranate
April

  • Mango
  • Pineapple
October

  • Apple
  • Cranberry
  • Grape
  • Fig
  • Pear
  • Persimmon
  • Pomegranate
May

  • Apricot
  • Boysenberry
  • Cherry
  • Pineapple
November

  • Cranberry
  • Orange
  • Pear
  • Pomegranate
  • Tangerine
June

  • Apricot
  • Avocado (Hass)
  • Blueberry
  • Blackberry
  • Cantaloupe
  • Cherry
  • Nectarine
  • Peach
  • Plum
  • Strawberry
  • Watermelon
December

  • Avocado (Fuerte)
  • Grapefruit
  • Kiwi
  • Orange
  • Papaya
  • Pomegranate
  • Tangerine


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