27 Fruit and Vegetable Wonders That Are in Season All Year Long

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While it's fun to relish seasonal delights as they come to market, we hold a special place in our hearts for the fruits and vegetables we can find all year-round. From tender greens perfect for wilting or tossing in a salad to a big chunk of the allium family (onions, scallions, shallots, etc.), these staple items can be relied on to bring their fresh flavor no matter the season.

Apples

Apple harvest season runs from August through November with some varietals like Gravensteins coming to markets as early as the end of July. The rest of the year, these fruits are available thanks to cold storage.

Arugula

Arugula (known to the Brits as rocket) is typically available year-round.

Avocados

Creamy avocados are available year-round (at least in California).

Beets

Beets are typically available year-round.

Bok Choy

Bok choy is at the peak of its seasonality in Winter, though it's available year-round.

Broccoli

Broccoli is available year-round but is at its peak during the chilly Fall and Winter months.

Broccoli Rabe/Broccolini

Whether you call it broccoli rabe, broccoli raab, broccolini, or broccoletti, its season runs year-round and is at its peak in the Winter months.

Cabbage

Cabbage is available year-round, with its seasonal peak in the colder months.

Carrots

Carrots are available year-round and are at their sweetest during the Winter months.

Cauliflower

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

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Celery

Celery is typically available year-round.

Chervil

Chervil is available year-round but is at its peak in Spring.

Fennel

Fennel is available year-round, with its peak in the Fall months.

Kale

While kale is generally available year-round, the peak of its season is in Fall and Winter.

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Kohlrabi

While kohlrabi is available year-round, it really peaks in the colder months: October, November, and December.

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Leeks

Leeks are generally available year-round, with their peak during the Spring season.

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Lemons

Lemons are available year-round, with their peak availability in the cooler months.

Long Beans

Peak long bean season runs from late Summer to early Fall. However, in California and Mexico, they grow year-round.

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Mushrooms

Cultivated mushrooms like cremini (pictured), button, shiitake, and portobello are available year-round.

Onions

Onions are available year-round.

Oranges

Oranges, like most citrus, are at their peak in the Winter months, though they are available year-round in California.

Potatoes

Because they're a kitchen staple, it's easy to assume that potato season runs year-round. Rather, they're typically harvested from July till early September (and are a real treat as "new potatoes"); the rest of the year, they're available via cold storage.

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Radicchio

Bitter radicchio is available year-round and is at its peak during the cooler Winter and early Spring months.

Radishes

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.

Scallions

Scallions, or green onions, are in season all year long.

Shallots

Delicately flavored shallots are in season year-round.

Spinach

Spinach is in season year-round.

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