Your Guide to Seasonal Eating: June

The month of June ushers in the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, with long, sunny, and frost-free days that are ideal for growing an abundance of fruits and vegetables.

Whether you visit your local farmers market, subscribe to a nearby CSA program, participate in a community garden, or grow produce in your own back yard, now is the time to embrace garden-fresh vegetables and seasonal fruits!

The guide below outlines which produce items you’re likely to find in your area this month. Don’t forget to look for these items when you shop, and most importantly, enjoy them while they last!

Scroll down to the bottom of the page for a key to table abbreviations.

What’s in Season in your Region?

	S	SW	MW	UMW	PNW	NE
Apricots
Arugula
Asparagus
Beets
Blackberries
Blueberries
Broccoli
Cabbage
Cantaloupe
Carrots
Cauliflower
Chard
Cherries
Collards
Corn
Cucumber
Eggplant
Fava Beans
Figs
Garlic
Green Beans
Green Onions
Kale
Leeks
Lettuce
Nectarines
Onions
Peaches
Peas
Peppers
Plums
Potatoes
Radishes
Raspberries
Rhubarb
Snow Peas
Spinanch
Strawberries
Tomatoes
Watercress
Zucchini

Table Key (Regional Abbreviations):

• S = South
• SW = Southwest
• MW = Midwest
• UMW = Upper Midwest
• PNW = Pacific Northwest
• NE = Northeast

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