How to Eat Local in Oregon: Complete Seasonal Produce Guide
Oregon's produce is not to be beat. The season is shorter than in California, but the quality is, one could argue, even higher. Warm and dry summers, cool but not frosty and wet winters all make for very happy plants. You can also look up produce by seasons (spring, summer, fall, winter, year-round).
Apples, August through November (cold storage until spring)
Apricots, June and July
Artichokes, September and October
Arugula, May through December
Asparagus, April through June
Basil, June through November
Beets, June through January
Blackberries, July through September
Blueberries, June through September
Boysenberries, June through August
Broccoli, June through September
Brussels sprouts, September through January
Cabbage, June through February
Cantaloupes, August through October
Carrots, June through January
Cauliflower, July through September
Celeriac/celery root, August through November
Celery, August through November
Chard, May through February
Cherries, June and July
Chiles, August through October
Collard greens, May through February
Corn, August through October
Cucumber, July through October
Edible Flowers, April through September
Eggplant, August through November
Fava beans, April through June
Fennel, year-round
Fiddleheads, April and May
Figs, July and August
Garlic, August through November (stored year-round)
Garlic scapes/green garlic, spring
Grapes, August through October
Green beans, July through September
Green onions/scallions, spring through fall
Greens, May through February
Herbs, various year-round
Huckleberries, August and September
Jerusalem artichokes/sunchokes, July through October
Kale, May through February
Kiwi, September through November
Kohlrabi, August through October
Leeks, September through March
Lettuce, May through November
Marionberries, July
Melons, August through October
Mint, May through December
Morels, May
Mushrooms (cultivated), year-round
Mushrooms (wild), spring through fall
Nectarines, summer
Nettles, March through May
New Potatoes, spring
Onions, June through October (stored in winter)
Oregano, May through December
Parsley, May through December
Parsnips, September through February
Pears, August and November
Pea greens, May
Peas and pea pods, June and July
Peppers (sweet), August through October
Persimmons, fall
Plums and pluots, August and September
Potatoes, year-round
Pumpkins, October through November
Quinces, October
Radicchio, May through November
Radishes, May through November
Radishes (daikon, watermelon, other large varieties), June through November
Raspberries, June through August
Rhubarb, April through June
Rosemary, May through December
Rutabaga, September through February
Sage, May through December
Salsify, September through December
Scallions/green onions, May through November
Shallots, September through December (from storage through winter)
Shelling beans, September and October
Snap peas/snow peas/pea pods, June and July
Sorrel, May through November
Spinach, May through December
Squash (summer) , June through October
Squash (winter) , September through February
Stinging Nettles, April and May
Strawberries, June and July
Sunchokes/Jerusalem artichokes, July through October
Thyme, May through December p]
Tomatoes, July through October
Turnips, June through January
Watercress, May through December
Watermelon, August and September
Zucchini, June through October
Zucchini Blossoms, June through October