seasonal

March

• ArtichokesPeak Season
  Nearly all of America's commercial artichokes are grown in California, with Castroville dubbed the 'Artichoke Capital of the World'. The cool, foggy climate of the central coast is ideal for artichoke production.
• AsparagusPeak Season
  California's San Joaquin Delta region, with its rich peat soil, produces some of the finest asparagus. The state is the largest producer of fresh market asparagus in the United States.
• AvocadosPeak Season
  Thriving in coastal regions, particularly San Diego, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties. The Hass variety dominates California production. Available year-round, with peak season from March through September.
• BroccoliPeak Season
  California produces over 90% of the broccoli grown in the United States. The Salinas Valley, known as the 'Salad Bowl of the World', is a major broccoli-growing region.
• CarrotsPeak Season
  The Imperial Valley and Kern County are California's carrot powerhouses. The state produces over 85% of all carrots grown in the United States, thanks to its ideal growing conditions.
• CauliflowerPeak Season
  California's central coast, particularly Santa Barbara and Monterey counties, produces the majority of U.S. cauliflower. The cool coastal climate is perfect for growing this cruciferous vegetable.
• GrapefruitPeak Season
  Primarily grown in California's Desert Region, including Coachella and Imperial Valleys. Known for juicy texture and balanced sweet-tart flavor. Available year-round, with peak flavor January through June.
• KiwiPeak Season
  California is the only U.S. state with commercial kiwifruit production, primarily in the Central Valley's Tulare, Kings, and Kern counties. Available October through May, peaking November through April.
• LemonsPeak Season
  Major production in coastal regions from Santa Barbara to Riverside counties. The marine-influenced climate produces bright, juicy lemons available year-round, with peak flavor November through April.
• LettucePeak Season
  The Salinas Valley, 'America's Salad Bowl', produces the majority of California's lettuce. The state grows over 70% of the nation's lettuce, with dozens of varieties cultivated year-round.
• OrangesPeak Season
  Major production in the Central Valley Region, producing most of the state's navel oranges. Valencia oranges grow in both Central Valley and coastal regions. Season runs November through June, peaking January through March.
• RadishesPeak Season
  Radishes are grown throughout California, with the Imperial Valley and central coast being major production areas. The state's varied climate allows for year-round cultivation of many radish varieties.
• SpinachPeak Season
  California's Salinas Valley is a major spinach-growing region. The state produces over 70% of the nation's spinach, with year-round production possible due to the mild coastal climate.
• Beets
  California's diverse climate allows for year-round beet production. The Imperial Valley and central coast regions are major growing areas, with organic beet production on the rise.
• Cabbage
  California's central coast, particularly Monterey County, is a major cabbage-producing area. The state's mild climate allows for year-round cultivation of various cabbage varieties.
• Celery
  Oxnard and the Salinas Valley are major celery-growing regions in California. The state produces about 80% of the nation's celery, thriving in the coastal Mediterranean climate.
• Garlic
  Gilroy, the 'Garlic Capital of the World', leads California's garlic production. The state produces over 90% of the commercial garlic grown in the United States.
• Kale
  Kale thrives in California's coastal regions, with Monterey County being a major producer. The state's cool winters allow for sweeter kale, as cold temperatures convert the plant's starches to sugars.
• Mandarins
  Primarily grown in California's Central Valley, producing over half the state's tangerines. Known for easy-peel skin and sweet, juicy segments. Available November through May, peaking December through February.
• Mushrooms
  California is the nation's leading mushroom producer, with major operations in Monterey and Santa Cruz counties. The state's climate-controlled growing facilities allow for year-round production of various mushroom types.
• Onions
  California's Imperial Valley and Central Valley are major onion-growing regions. The state produces a wide variety of onions, including sweet onions, thanks to its diverse microclimates.
• Potatoes
  While not as well-known as Idaho, California produces a significant amount of potatoes. The state's diverse growing regions allow for year-round production, with Kern County being a major producer.
• Strawberries
  California produces 86% of U.S. fresh strawberries, primarily in Monterey, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Cruz counties. Available March through November, peaking April through June.
• Sweet Potatoes
  Merced County in the San Joaquin Valley is California's sweet potato capital. The state is the second-largest producer of sweet potatoes in the U.S., with its warm climate and sandy loam soil providing ideal growing conditions.
• Winter Squash
  San Joaquin Valley is a major winter squash growing area in California. The state produces a wide variety of winter squash, including butternut, acorn, and kabocha, which store well through the cooler months.