July Produce Guide: What’s in Season

If you’re wondering what produce is at its peak in July, this July Seasonal Produce Guide lists the fruits, vegetables, and fresh herbs that are most abundant this month. You’ll also find recipe ideas to make the most of bright, summer flavors.

Summer is in full swing, and farmers markets and grocery displays reflect the season — overflowing with colorful, flavorful produce. This guide highlights what’s typically in season in July, including tender greens, sweet berries, stone fruit, tomatoes, corn, summer squash, rhubarb, and fresh herbs.

Eating seasonally has several advantages: produce picked at peak ripeness tastes better, retains more nutrients, and usually travels shorter distances. Seasonal items are often more affordable because they’re abundant locally, and buying them supports local growers and reduces environmental impact. Off-season produce is often imported, stored for longer periods, and can lose flavor and nutrients over time.

See the June Seasonal Produce Guide if you want to compare what was abundant last month.

What’s in season in July

Below is a concise list of fruits and vegetables commonly in season during July. Availability can vary by region and climate.

July seasonal fruits and vegetables

Root vegetables

• Beets. Vibrant in color and earthy-sweet in flavor; great raw, roasted, or pickled. Beet greens are edible and nutritious.
• Carrots. Sweet and crunchy, perfect for snacking, roasting, soups, or baking into cakes and muffins.
• Radishes. Crisp with a peppery bite; excellent raw in salads or roasted to mellow their spice.

Fresh herbs

Summer brings an abundance of fresh herbs: basil, bay leaf, chives, cilantro, dill, mint, oregano, rosemary, tarragon, and thyme. Use them to brighten dressings, sauces, marinades, and grilled dishes.

Greens and alliums

• Garlic. Aromatic and bold when raw, sweeter and milder when roasted or sautéed.
• Green onions (scallions). Mild onion flavor ideal raw in salads or cooked in stir-fries and soups.
• Greens. Arugula, kale, spinach, and Swiss chard are nutrient-rich and good for salads, sautés, and soups.
• Leeks and shallots. Milder than onions, they add subtle sweetness and depth to soups, pastas, and roasts.

Nightshades

• Bell peppers. Sweet and crunchy, available in multiple colors for fresh or cooked dishes.
• Chili peppers. Wide heat range from mild shishito and poblano to spicy jalapeño and habanero — useful fresh, roasted, or pickled.
• Eggplant. Glossy and meaty when cooked; great roasted, grilled, sautéed, or stuffed.
• Tomatillos. Tart and bright, often used in salsas and sauces; they come wrapped in a papery husk.
• Tomatoes. Juicy and fragrant in summer; enjoy them raw in salads, on sandwiches, or cooked into sauces.

Summer vegetables

• Corn. Sweet and crisp, available in white, yellow, and bi-color varieties. Ideal boiled, grilled, or cut from the cob for salads and salsas.
• Cucumbers. Extremely hydrating and refreshing; great for salads, dips, or quick pickles.
• Green beans. Crisp-tender pods that work well steamed, sautéed, or in casseroles and salads.
• Rhubarb. Tart stalks often used like fruit in baked goods, compotes, and jams; cooking softens the tartness.
• Summer squash and zucchini. Mild, versatile, and easy to grill, roast, sauté, or bake into breads and cakes.

Fruits and citrus

• Berries. Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries are sweet and slightly tart — perfect fresh, in desserts, or for preserves.
• Cherries. Juicy stone fruits best enjoyed fresh, in baked goods, or blended into drinks and sauces.
• Citrus. Lemons and limes add bright acidity to dressings, desserts, and beverages year-round.
• Figs. Soft and jammy when ripe; delicious fresh, roasted, or baked.
• Grapes and melons. Sweet, hydrating, and ideal for snacking, salads, or refreshing desserts.
• Stone fruit. Apricots, nectarines, peaches, and plums are fragrant and juicy — eat fresh, grill, or bake into pies and preserves.

Root vegetable recipes

Fresh herb recipes

Greens and allium recipes

Summer vegetable recipes

Fruit and citrus recipes

More seasonal produce guides you’ll love

• August seasonal produce guide
• June seasonal produce guide
• May seasonal produce guide
• September seasonal produce guide