Eat with the season and make the most of summer’s freshest flavors. This guide shows you exactly what fruits and vegetables are in season, how to use them, and where to find them—so you can eat well, save money, and support local farms.

🍓 What Fruits Are in Season in Summer?

Summer fruits are bursting with flavor. Eat them fresh, bake them into desserts, or preserve them to enjoy later.

• Apricots – Sweet, tangy, and ideal for baking or drying
• Berries – Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries are perfect for smoothies, oatmeal, or cobblers
• Cherries – Sweet or sour, great for snacking or sauces
• Melons – Watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew are refreshing and hydrating
• Peaches & Plums – Delicious grilled, baked into preserves, or sliced into salads

🥦 What Vegetables Are in Season in Summer?

Fresh, colorful vegetables make summer meals easy and flavorful. Here’s what to look for:

• Corn – Grill it, boil it, or cut it into salads and fritters
• Cucumbers – Perfect for salads or pickles
• Eggplant – Grill or roast it for hearty vegetarian meals
• Tomatoes – Use in sauces, salads, or sandwiches
• Peppers – Stuff, sauté, or slice them raw for snacking
• Zucchini & Yellow Squash – Spiralize, roast, or bake into breads and muffins

🧺 Where to Find the Freshest Summer Produce

Don’t have a garden? You can still eat with the seasons:

• Visit your local farmers market for peak-freshness
• Join a local CSA program for weekly farm shares
• Grow a few herbs or veggies in pots—here are my best space-saving garden tips

🍽️ Favorite Summer Recipes Featuring Seasonal Produce

Make the most of your haul with these family-approved, scratch-made meals:

• Mediterranean Tomato Salad
• 15-Minute Zucchini & Beef Skillet
• Grilled Fruits & Veggies – 15 Ideas
• Zucchini Chocolate Cake
• Thick & Rich Pizza Sauce

🧊 Preserve the Harvest: No-Waste Tips

Have more than you can eat? Here’s how to make it last:

• Freeze: berries, tomatoes, zucchini, or herbs in olive oil cubes
• Can: tomatoes, salsa, jams, or fruit preserves
• Dry: fruit chips, herbs, or cherry tomatoes
• Ferment: shredded carrots, cucumbers, or garlic for a probiotic boost

🌿 Final Thoughts: Let Summer Produce Lead the Way

Seasonal eating is simple and satisfying. Add one summer fruit or veggie to your cart this week. Try a new recipe. Preserve what you can’t eat right away. You’ll save money, waste less, and eat better—all season long.

🍂 Explore More Seasonal Eating Guides:

• Spring Seasonal Produce Guide
• Fall Eating on a Budget
• How to Eat Seasonally in Winter