Fresh Vegetables Available in Northern Hemisphere by Month

Many people have heard the advice to eat seasonally and/or locally. However, most of us are so far removed from our food source, that we have no idea what this really means. Below is a list organized by month that details the fresh vegetables that are available during each month of the year. Please note that this list may vary according to which specific agricultural zone you live in, but it's a good start for most individuals who live in the Northern Hemisphere. Additionally, please note that some vegetables, such as potatoes, onions, and winter squash, store well and can be available all winter long.

Jan - Mar

Kale

April

Asparagus

Swiss chard

May

Asparagus

Sugar peas

Lettuce (leaf)

Spinach

Wild greens

Comfrey

Turnip greens

June

Asparagus

Beans

Peppers

Lettuce

Peas

Zucchini

New Zealand spinach

Onions

Broccoli

Kohlrabi

Cabbage

July

Asparagus

Beans

Peppers

Lettuce

Peas

Zucchini

New Zealand spinach

Onions

Broccoli

Kohlrabi

Cabbage

Corn

Tomatoes

Cucumbers

Carrots

Beets

August

Beans

Peppers

Lettuce

Zucchini

New Zealand spinach

Onions

Broccoli

Kohlrabi

Cabbage

Corn

Tomatoes

Cucumbers

Carrots

Beets

September

Corn

Tomatoes

Peppers

Lettuce

Eggplant

Broccoli

Cabbage

Spinach

Zucchini

Cucumbers

Potatoes

Escarole

Chinese cabbage

Carrots

Beets

October

Tomatoes

Peppers

Lettuce

Eggplant

Broccoli

Cabbage

Spinach

Zucchini

Cucumbers

Potatoes

Escarole

Chinese cabbage

Carrots

Beets

Winter squash

Parsnips

Salsify

Brussels sprouts

Kale

Collards

Turnips

Leeks

Rutabagas

Winter radishes

Sweet potatoes

Cauliflower

Beans

November

Parsnips

Salsify

Brussels sprouts

Kale

Collards

Turnips

Leeks

Head lettuce

Spinach

Rutabagas

Winter radishes

Rutabagas

Broccoli

Cauliflower

Escarole

Chinese cabbage

Regular cabbage

Carrots

December

Leeks

Kale

Chinese cabbage

Parsnips

Carrots

Salsify

Brussels sprouts