This peak seasonal list is for the American states starting with the Northeast, the South, Midwest, Southwest and finally the Western states. Even though other produce will be in season in your area, this list is compiled of ingredients that are at the peak of their season only.

Dormant States - Please note that during the winter months there are many states which become dormant, meaning that peak seasonal growth has completely ceased, due to the climate. However, March is looking hopeful, bringing some new growth to some of the dormant states in the South and the Midwest.


The Northeast – February

MAINE
Dormant.

MASSACHUSETTS
Dormant.

NEW HAMPSHIRE
Dormant.

MARYLAND
Dormant.

RHODE ISLAND
Brussels Sprouts, collard greens, ginger, kale and mushrooms.

CONNECTICUT
Dormant.

NEW YORK
Dormant.

VERMONT
Dormant.

PENNSYLVANIA
Dormant.

NEW JERSEY
Dormant.

DELAWARE
Mushrooms.


The Southern States – February

ALABAMA
Collard greens and turnip greens.

ARKANSAS
Asparagus.

FLORIDA
Avocados, cabbage, cantaloupe, celery, grapefruit, oranges, peppers, radishes, star fruits and tangerines.

GEORGIA
Cabbage, carrots, collard greens, kale, lettuces, mushrooms, radishes, spinach and turnips.

KENTUCKY
Dormant.

LOUISIANA
Arugula, beets, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, fennel, lettuce, radishes, spinach and turnips.

MISSISSIPPI
Asparagus, collard greens, lettuce, scallions, strawberries, turnips and turnip greens.

NORTH CAROLINA
Peanuts, sweet potatoes and strawberries.

SOUTH CAROLINA
Lettuces and scallions.

TENNESSEE
Dormant.

VIRGINIA
Spinach.

WEST VIRGINIA
Arugula, beets, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, lettuces, mushrooms, onions and radishes.


The Midwest – February

ILLINOIS
Broccoli, cabbage, lettuce.

INDIANA
Dormant.

IOWA
Asian greens, kohlrabi, lettuces and spinach.

KANSAS
Turnips.

MICHIGAN
Broccoli and cabbage.

MINNESOTA
Dormant.

MISSOURI
Asparagus and spinach.

NEBRASKA
Dormant.

NORTH DAKOTA
Dormant.

OHIO
Dormant.

SOUTH DAKOTA
Dormant.

WISCONSIN
Dormant.


The Southwest – February


ARIZONA
Artichokes, asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, collard greens, grapefruit, kale, lemons, oranges, radishes.


NEW MEXICO
Arugula, lettuce and radishes.

OKLAHOMA
Lettuce, radishes and Swiss chard.

TEXAS
Broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, grapefruit, mushrooms, oranges, spinach, and sweet potatoes.


The Western States –February

ALASKA
Dormant.

CALIFORNIA
Artichokes, asparagus, avocados, broccoli, grapefruit, kumquats, lemons, mushrooms, oranges and tangerines.

COLORADO
Dormant.

HAWAII
Avocados, cabbage, Brussels sprouts burdock, hearts of palm, limes, mushrooms, oranges, rambutans, strawberries and tangerines.

IDAHO
Dormant.

MONTANA
Dormant.

NEVADA
Dormant.

OREGON
Dormant.

UTAH
Dormant.

WASHINGTON
Apples, carrots, collard greens, garlic, kale, mushrooms, onions, pears, Swiss chard and winter squash.

WYOMING
Beets, cucumbers, eggplant, lettuces, peppers, rhubarb spinach and walnuts.