Your Ultimate Summer Produce Guide

Creamy avocados are typically available year-round, but hit their peak in the Summer (at least in California).

Sweet bell peppers are available as early as May and as late as December, and are at their peak during the Summer months.

Blueberry season typically runs from May through August.

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

Sweet corn is in season from the beginning of June through the early Fall months.

Figs are typically at markets from late June through early December.

Juicy grapes are typically available from July through December.

Nectarine season mirrors that of its furry cousin, the peach. They can be ready as early as May and available until late September, but their season is at its peak in July and August.

Diminutive padron peppers are typically in season from mid-June all the way through September.

Velvety peaches can be ready as early as May and available until late September, but their season is at its peak in July and August.

Plum season runs from May through September, though it varies slightly from year to year.

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.

Strawberries are at their sweetest from April to July, though they are available at farmers markets as early as March and as late as October.

A cross between the Aurora blackberry and a European raspberry variety, tayberry season runs from July through mid-August.

Watermelon season peaks in the Summer and lasts from June through October.