What’s in Season in August? Your Guide to Fresh Fruits & Veggies 🍅🍑🌽
August is TOMORROW!! It is bursting with bold flavors, vibrant colors, and peak-season produce. Whether you’re hitting the farmers market, browsing your grocery store, or picking from your own garden, August offers an incredible variety of fresh fruits and vegetables at their most flavorful—and most affordable.
Here’s what’s in season this month and why it’s the perfect time to stock up:
🥒 Vegetables in Season in August
Tomatoes – Juicy, sweet, and sun-ripened, August tomatoes are unbeatable. Use them in salads, sandwiches, salsas, or roasted with herbs.
Corn – Sweet corn is still going strong. Grill it, boil it, or slice it off the cob into fresh summer salads.
Zucchini & Summer Squash – Mild in flavor and super versatile, perfect for stir-fries, baking, or spiralizing into noodles.
Eggplant – Ideal for grilling or roasting, eggplant soaks up flavor and works beautifully in Mediterranean dishes.
Cucumbers – Crisp and hydrating, cucumbers are perfect in salads or as refreshing snacks.
Bell Peppers – Bright and crunchy, they add color, vitamin C, and sweetness to almost any dish.
Green Beans – Easy to steam, sauté, or roast—and kid-friendly too!
🍑 Fruits in Season in August
Peaches & Nectarines – Juicy and fragrant, these stone fruits are perfect for snacking, baking, or tossing in salads.
Plums – Sweet-tart and full of antioxidants, plums are a delicious grab-and-go fruit.
Melons (Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Honeydew) – Super hydrating and refreshing for hot August days.
Figs – Fresh figs have a short season, so grab them while you can! They’re sweet, delicate, and packed with fiber.
Blackberries & Raspberries – These late-summer berries are full of flavor and perfect in smoothies, yogurt bowls, or desserts.
Grapes – Crisp, sweet, and portable—great for kids’ lunchboxes or afternoon snacking.
Apples (Early Varieties) – While fall is peak apple season, some varieties start appearing in late August—perfect for an early taste of autumn.
Why Eat Seasonally?
Eating in season means:
Better taste and freshness
More nutrients (picked at peak ripeness)
Lower prices
Supporting local farmers and food systems
Reducing your environmental impact
Tips for Enjoying August Produce:
Visit your local farmer’s market to try varieties not found in big-box stores.
Freeze berries or chopped fruits for smoothies later in the year.
Prep veggie-packed meals like grain bowls, sheet pan dinners, or fresh pasta salads.
Let the produce shine—simple preparations go a long way when fruits and vegetables are in season.
