What fruits and vegetables are in season, month by month
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Seven crops, at a glance
| Crop | Market season (U.S.) |
|---|---|
| Watermelons | April–October, peak June–August |
| Peaches | GA/SC: May–late July |
| Blueberries | April–September, peak May–July |
| Pears (Bartlett) | Fresh-market shipment window, August–February (USDA; not harvest months: harvest is August–early September) |
| Cantaloupes | May–November, peak June–August |
| Cherries (sweet) | peak June–July, tapering off in August |
| Oranges | Florida: late Nov–May, peaks Dec–early Jan and Mar–early Apr |
This table is a market-availability summary, not planting or harvest-timing advice — it says when the crop is typically for sale, not when to plant or pick it. Every range below is quoted, not estimated; see the method page for how we pick and pair sources.
Sources for this table
U.S. watermelons are available from April to October, with domestic shipments typically highest from June to August.
The domestic watermelon season will not begin until late March when Florida begins harvesting.
Applies to: United States nationally, and Florida specifically as the season-opening state
From USDA Economic Research Service, Fruit and Tree Nuts Outlook: March 2026 (FTS-384). Page read on 2026-09-28.
Texas is the country's top producer of watermelon—with harvest running from early May through October, depending on what region of the state they're grown—and is second in carrots and pumpkins.
Applies to: Texas, the leading U.S. watermelon-producing state by volume
From Texas Department of Agriculture, Texas Produce: Always in Season. Page read on 2026-09-29.
U.S. blueberries are typically harvested between April and September, with peak domestic fresh blueberry shipments occurring from May to July. The domestic blueberry season begins in the Southeast, starting in Florida in late March and followed by Georgia in April.
Applies to: United States nationally; Florida and Georgia specifically, the earliest-shipping states
From USDA Economic Research Service, Fruit and Tree Nuts Outlook: March 2026 (FTS-384). Page read on 2026-09-28.
Blueberries May–July
Applies to: Mississippi, as tracked by Mississippi State University Extension's seasonal produce guide
From Mississippi State University Extension Service, Buy Fresh Fruits and Vegetables in Season! (Publication P3144). Page read on 2026-09-29.
Bartlett pears are harvested in August and early September, with fresh-market shipments generally winding down by February.
Applies to: United States, Bartlett variety, the leading U.S. fresh pear variety
From USDA Economic Research Service, Fruit and Tree Nuts Outlook: September 2025 (FTS-383). Page read on 2026-09-28.
Pears August–November
Applies to: Mississippi, as tracked by Mississippi State University Extension's seasonal produce guide; not limited to the Bartlett variety
From Mississippi State University Extension Service, Buy Fresh Fruits and Vegetables in Season! (Publication P3144). Page read on 2026-09-29.
U.S. cantaloupes are typically available from May to November, with domestic shipments the highest between June and August
Applies to: United States nationally
From USDA Economic Research Service, Fruit and Tree Nuts Outlook: March 2026 (FTS-384). Page read on 2026-09-28.
Cantaloupes June–September
Applies to: Mississippi, as tracked by Mississippi State University Extension's seasonal produce guide
From Mississippi State University Extension Service, Buy Fresh Fruits and Vegetables in Season! (Publication P3144). Page read on 2026-09-29.
More than half of exports occur in June and July when harvest for this highly perishable fruit is at its peak.
with most volume concentrated in August when U.S. harvest season winds down
Applies to: United States nationally, sweet cherries
From USDA Economic Research Service, Fruit and Tree Nuts Outlook: July 2026 (FTS-385). Page read on 2026-09-28.
Sweet Cherries (June)
Sour Cherries (June)
Applies to: Illinois, as tracked by University of Illinois Extension's seasonal produce calendar
From University of Illinois Extension, What's In Season: A Guide to Illinois Fruits and Vegetables. Page read on 2026-09-28.
The combined orange harvest peaks twice in the State of Florida, with peak harvest of non-Valencia oranges occurring in December and early January and the peak of the Valencia orange crop occurring in March or early April (figure 3).
Applies to: Florida (USDA's orange outlook reports the Florida harvest peaks)
From USDA Economic Research Service, Fruit and Tree Nuts Outlook: March 2026 (FTS-384). Page read on 2026-09-28.
Most citrus orange varieties are ready to pick from late November through May.
Applies to: Florida, per UF/IFAS's Home Citrus picking guide (written for home citrus growers: when fruit is ready to pick)
From University of Florida IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center, Picking Fruit. Page read on 2026-09-29.