As a consummate Berkeley-ite, it’s obviously not enough to buy organic groceries in a cloth bag at Berkeley Bowl. I want to attune my eating to the turning of the seasons. Live close to nature. And all that. So I did a bit of internet research and thought I’d share the results. Every site I visited had a slightly different list, so here are the items that showed up in multiple places for what’s in season in California right now:
- Artichokes
- Asparagus
- Bok Choy
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Cherries
- Citrus: Grapefruit, Kumquat, Limes, Mandarins, Pomelos*
- Kohlrabi*
- Parsnips*
- Peas
- Potatoes
- Raspberries (bit early)
- Rhubarb
- Rutabaga*
- Strawberries
- Tomatoes
- Turnips*
*Indicates end of peak season (root vegetables and citrus). Here are some more that are in season year round (lucky us!):
- Avocados
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Chard
- Collard greens
- Fennel
- Garlic
- Kale
- Leeks
- Lettuce
- Lemons
- Mushrooms
- Onions
- Oranges (variety depends on season)
- Radishes
- Scallions
- Spinach
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