Seasonal Produce listed by month, tips and resources for monthly garden maintenance, links to seasonal recipes, and other seasonal eating resources.
The following is a monthly seasonal produce and harvest schedule for the Pacific Northwest. Crops vary depending on your location; US residents can visit US Seasonal Food Guide to see what's in season in your state.
We also include a brief list of monthly gardening tips. For comprehensive seasonal gardening advice, visit:
- OSU Extension Service Monthly Garden Calendars (Excellent resource for PNW residents)
- US Regional Gardening Calendars
January
Seasonal Produce
January harvests in the Pacific Northwest include apples, beets, chard, fennel, garlic, kale, turnips, potatoes, leeks, mushrooms, onions, potatoes, rapini, rutabagas, sprouts, turnips, and winter squash.
Around the Garden
- Prune dormant fruit trees and deciduous shrubs.
- Plan and order seeds for spring planting.
- Clean and sharpen garden tools.
- Check and repair garden structures damaged by winter storms.
Tip: You can find some truly unique seeds on Etsy.
February
Seasonal Produce
February harvests are similar to January's, and include apples, chard, fennel, garlic, kale, leeks, mushrooms, onions, potatoes, rapini, rutabaga, sprouts, turnips, and winter squash.
Around the Garden
- Start indoor seeds for cool-season vegetables and flowers.
- Apply a balanced organic fertilizer to fruit trees.
- Prune roses and other summer-flowering shrubs.
- Begin preparing soil for early spring planting.
March
Seasonal Produce
March harvests include apples, chives, fennel, garlic, green onions, leeks, mushrooms, nettles, onions, potatoes, rhubarb, and sprouts.
Around the Garden
- Plant cool-season vegetables like peas, lettuce, and spinach.
- Divide and transplant perennials.
- Mulch flower beds to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Begin regular slug and snail control measures.
- Build a Vertical Garden!
April
Seasonal Produce
April harvests in the Pacific Northwest include for apples, asparagus, chives, fennel, fiddleheads, garlic, green onions, mushrooms, onions, potatoes, rhubarb, sprouts, and tarragon.
Around the Garden
- Plant summer-flowering bulbs and perennials.
- Apply organic mulch to conserve soil moisture.
- Start hardening off indoor seedlings for transplanting outdoors.
- Monitor and control early-season pests like aphids.
May
Seasonal Produce
In May, fresh fruits and vegetables are busting our all over! Harvests in the Pacific Northwest include for apples, arugula, asparagus, cauliflower, chard, chives, cilantro, collard greens, endive, fava beans, fennel, fiddleheads, garlic, garlic scapes, green onions, kale, lamb's quarter, lettuce, mint, morrels, mushrooms, mustard greens, oregano, parsley, pea shoots, potatoes, radicchio, radishes, rhubarb, rosemary, sage, sorrel, spinach, sprouts, strawberries, tarragon, thyme, and watercress.
Around the Garden
- Plant warm-season vegetables and annual flowers.
- Prune and train tomatoes and other vining crops.
- Install drip irrigation to conserve water.
- Keep an eye on powdery mildew and treat as needed.
June
Seasonal Produce
In June, fresh fruits and vegetables are busting our all over! Harvests in the Pacific Northwest include for apples, arugula, asparagus, basil, bok choy, bramble berries (e.g., boysenberries, raspberries, marionberries, etc.), broccoli, cauliflower, chard, cherries, chives, cilantro, collard greens, endive, fava beans, fennel, green onions, kale, lamb's quarter, lettuce, mint, mushrooms, mustard greens, oregano, parsley, potatoes, radicchio, radishes, rapini, rhubarb, rosemary, sage, snap peas, snow peas, sorrel, spinach, sprouts, strawberries, summer squash, tarragon, thyme, turnips, watercress, and zucchini.
Around the Garden
- Harvest early-season crops like strawberries and peas.
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
- Monitor and control for pests like spider mites.
- Water deeply during dry spells and heatwaves.
July
Seasonal Produce
In July, fresh fruits and vegetables are busting our all over! Harvests in the Pacific Northwest include (but are not limited to) apples, artichokes, arugula, Asian pears, avocados, asparagus, basil, beets, bok choy, blueberries, black-eyed peas, bramble berries (e.g., boysenberries, raspberries, marionberries, etc.), broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, chard, cherries, chick peas, chili peppers, chives, cilantro, collard greens, cranberries, cucumbers, currants, dates, edamame, eggplant, endive, fava beans, fennel, figs, garlic, ginger, grapes, green beans, green onions, kale, lamb's quarter, lavender, kumquats, leeks, lemongrass, lettuce, lima beans, mangos, mint, mushrooms, mustard greens, okra, oregano, parsley, peas, peppers, pecans, persimmons, radicchio, plums, potatoes, quince, radishes, rapini, raspberries, rosemary, rutabaga, shallots, snow peas, snap peas, sorrel, spinach, sprouts, summer squash, thyme, tomatillos, tomatoes, turmeric, watercress, watermelon, yams, and zucchini.
Around the Garden
- Harvest and preserve fruits and vegetables.
- Provide shade for heat-sensitive plants during hot afternoons.
- Control weeds to reduce competition for water.
- Fertilize container plants regularly.
August
Seasonal Produce
In August, fresh fruits and vegetables are busting our all over! Harvests in the Pacific Northwest include (but are not limited to) apples, apricots, arugula, Asian pears, avocados, asparagus, basil, beets, blueberries, bramble berries (e.g., boysenberries, raspberries, marionberries, etc.), broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cantaloupe, carrots, cauliflower, chard, chili peppers, chives, cilantro, collard greens, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, endive, fennel, figs, garlic, gooseberries, green beans, green onions, kale, lamb's quarter, lavender, lettuce, melons, mint, mushrooms, mustard greens, nectarines, onions, oregano, parsley, peaches, pears, peas, peppers, plums, potatoes, radicchio, radishes, raspberries, rhubarb, rosemary, sage, sorrel, spinach, sprouts, strawberries, summer squash, sweet potatoes, thyme, tomatillos, tomatoes, watercress, watermelon, winter squashes, and zucchini.
Around the Garden
- Continue harvesting and preserving crops.
- Divide and transplant late-summer blooming perennials.
- Watch for signs of water stress and adjust irrigation as needed.
- Start planning for fall and winter gardening.
September
Seasonal Produce
September harvests in the Pacific Northwest include apples, arugula, Asian pears, basil, blueberries, bramble berries (e.g., boysenberries, raspberries, marionberries, etc.), broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cantaloupe, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chard, chili peppers, chives, cilantro, collard greens, cucumbers, eggplant, endive, fennel, garlic, grapes, green beans, green onions, kale, kiwi, kohlrabi, lamb's quarter, lavender, leeks, lettuce, lima beans, melons, mushrooms, mustard greens, onions, oregano, parsley, parsnips, peaches, pears, peas, peppers, persimmons, plums, potatoes, radicchio, radishes, raspberries, rosemary, rutabaga, sage, shallots, sorrel, spinach, sprouts, summer squash, sweet potatoes, thyme, tomatillos, tomatoes, turnips, watercress, watermelon, winter squashes, and zucchini.
Around the Garden
- Plant cool-season crops for fall and winter harvest.
- Prune summer-flowering shrubs and remove spent annuals.
- Clean up and prepare garden beds for winter.
- Apply compost and organic fertilizers to improve soil fertility.
October
Seasonal Produce
October harvests in the Pacific Northwest include apples, arugula, Asian pears, basil, bramble berries (e.g., boysenberries, raspberries, marionberries, etc.), broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cantaloupe, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chard, chili peppers, chives, cilantro, collard greens, corn, cranberries, cucumbers, eggplant, endive, fennel, garlic, grapes, green onions, kale, kiwi, kohlrabi, lamb's quarter, lavender, leeks, lettuce, lima beans, melons, mushrooms, mint, mustard greens, onions, oregano, parsley, parsnips, peaches, pears, peppers, persimmons, potatoes, pumpkin, quince, radicchio, radishes, rosemary, rutabaga, sage, shallots, sorrel, spinach, sprouts, summer squash, thyme, tomatillos, tomatoes, turnips, watercress, winter squashes, and zucchini.
Around the Garden
- Plant spring-flowering bulbs.
- Mulch perennial beds for winter protection.
- Bring tender plants indoors or protect them from frost.
- Clean and store garden tools for the winter.
November
Seasonal Produce
November harvests in the Pacific Northwest include apples, arugula, basil, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chard, cilantro, collard greens, cranberries, endive, fennel, garlic, green onions, kale, kiwi, lamb's quarter, leeks, mustard greens, onions, oregano, parsley, parsnips, pears, persimmons, potatoes, quince, radicchio, rapini, rosemary, rutabaga, sage, shallots, sorrel, spinach, sprouts, thyme, turnips, watercress, and winter squashes.
Around the Garden
- Continue planting cool-season vegetables like kale and broccoli.
- Winterize irrigation systems.
- Protect young trees from winter damage with tree wraps.
- Clean up fallen leaves and add them to compost.
December
Seasonal Produce
Fresh produce available in the PNW in December includes apples, arugula, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, chard, cilantro, fennel, garlic, green onions, kale, lamb's quarter, leeks, mint, mushrooms, onions, oregano, parsley, parsnips, potatoes, rapini, rosemary, rutabaga, sage, shallots, spinach, sprouts, turnips, watercress, and winter squash.
Around the Garden
- Plan for next year's garden, review successes and challenges.
- Check stored bulbs and tubers for signs of rot.
- Clean and sharpen gardening tools, including lawn mower blades. (Most hardware stores have a mower sharpening service.)
- Clean and stock bird feeders, and make sure birds have access to fresh water. Once you begin feeding backyard birds, especially in the colder months, they come to rely on you. Be sure to keep plenty of wild bird food on hand so you don't run out.
- Protect outdoor potted plants from harsh winter weather by moving them to a sheltered location if possible.
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