What's in Season: Fall
These fruits and vegetables grow in the Valley in the greatest abundance between September and November as our local farms transition from the heat of summer to the new growing season.
For hints an...
What's in Season: Summer
These cultimated fruits and vegetables grow in the Valley in the greatest abundance between May and September. Look for the fruit, corn and tomatoes earlier in the season and heat-tolerant vegetables and herbs throughout the summer.
For hints and recipe links, see Stone Fruit, Figs, Corn and Tomatoes.
Wild/foraged foods in season during the summer include:
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Desert Gooseberry
- Desert Hackberry
- Ironwood flowers and pods
- Mesquite pods
- Mushrooms
- Prickly pear pads and fruit
- Quelites
- Saguaro fruit
Photo 1: Apricots
Photo 2: Artichokes
Photo 3: Basil
Photo 4: Black-eyed peas
Photo 1: Chiles
Photo 2: Corn
Photo 3: Cucumbers
Photo 4: Eggplant
Photo 1: Figs
Photo 2: Garlic
Photo 3: Green beans
Photo 4: Melons
Photo 1: Okra
Photo 2: Onions
Photo 3: Peaches
Photo 4: Peppers
Photo 1: Pinto beans
Photo 2: Potatoes
Photo 3: Rosemary
Photo 4: Squash blossoms
Photo 1: Sunflowers
Photo 2: Tomatoes
Photo 3: Watermelon
Photo 4: Zucchini
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What's in Season: Winter
These fruits and vegetables grow in the Valley in the greatest abundance during the months of December, January and February.
For hints and recipe links, see Greens, Citrus, and Winter Squash....
What's in Season: Spring
These fruits and vegetables grow in the Valley in the greatest abundance during the months of February, March, April and May.
For hints and recipe links, see Radishes, Spring Herbs and Alliums...