What’s in Season in August? Fruits, Vegetables and 50+ Recipes

From figs and juicy plums to peppers and gorgeous eggplants, in this illustrated produce guide, you will find a list of fruit and vegetables in season in August. Also included are more than 50+ seasonal recipes that will inspire you to eat fresh and seasonal throughout the whole month.

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• Seasonal Produce Guide: US East Coast
• Seasonal Produce Guide: US West Coast
• Seasonal Produce Guide: US Central
• Seasonal Produce Guide: United Kingdom (UK)
• Seasonal Produce Guide: Europe (EU)
• August seasonal recipes

Welcome to month eight of my Monthly Seasonal Produce Guides!

August is one of the most abundant months for fresh, seasonal produce. Farmers' markets and grocery stores are overflowing with juicy berries, sweet peaches, ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and colourful peppers, all picked at their peak. From refreshing watermelons and cantaloupes to tender courgettes and leafy greens, there's no shortage of delicious ingredients to enjoy.

If you're wondering what fruits and vegetables are in season in August, you'll find a complete regional guide below, along with over 50 healthy seasonal recipes to help you make the most of this month's harvest.

Seasonal Produce Guide: US East Coast

Fruits in Season in August (US East Coast)

• Blueberries
• Blackberries
• Raspberries
• Peaches
• Nectarines
• Plums
• Apples
• Pears
• Grapes
• Watermelon
• Cantaloupe
• Honeydew Melon
• Figs

Vegetables in Season in August (US East Coast)

• Tomatoes
• Sweet Corn
• Bell Peppers
• Cucumbers
• Zucchini and Summer Squash
• Eggplant
• Green Beans
• Okra
• Carrots
• Beets
• New Potatoes
• Lettuce and Salad Greens
• Swiss Chard
• Kale

Seasonal Produce Guide: US West Coast

Fruits in Season in August (US West Coast)

• Strawberries
• Blueberries
• Blackberries
• Raspberries
• Peaches
• Nectarines
• Apricots
• Plums
• Figs
• Grapes
• Apples
• Pears
• Watermelon
• Cantaloupe
• Honeydew Melon

Vegetables in Season in August (US West Coast)

• Tomatoes
• Sweet Corn
• Bell Peppers
• Cucumbers
• Zucchini & Summer Squash
• Eggplant
• Green Beans
• Artichokes
• Carrots
• Beets
• Lettuce and Salad Greens
• Broccoli
• Kale

Seasonal Produce Guide: US Central

Fruits in Season in August (US Central)

• Blueberries
• Blackberries
• Raspberries
• Peaches
• Plums
• Apples
• Pears
• Grapes
• Watermelon
• Cantaloupe
• Honeydew Melon

Vegetables in Season in August (US Central)

• Tomatoes
• Sweet Corn
• Bell Peppers
• Cucumbers
• Zucchini and Summer Squash
• Eggplant
• Green Beans
• Okra
• Carrots
• Beets
• New Potatoes
• Lettuce
• Swiss Chard
• Kale

Seasonal Produce Guide: United Kingdom (UK)

Fruits in Season in August (UK)

• Strawberries
• Raspberries
• Blackberries
• Blueberries
• Plums
• Apples
• Pears
• Damsons
• Gooseberries
• Redcurrants
• Blackcurrants

Vegetables in Season in August (UK)

• Tomatoes
• Cucumbers
• Courgettes (Zucchini)
• Sweetcorn
• Peas
• Runner Beans
• French Beans (Green Beans)
• Beetroot
• Carrots
• Lettuce and Mixed Salad Leaves
• Spinach
• Kale
• Broccoli
• Cauliflower
• Cabbage
• New Potatoes
• Aubergine (Eggplant)
• Peppers

Seasonal Produce Guide: Europe (EU)

Fruits in Season in August (EU)

• Apples
• Apricots
• Blackberries
• Blueberries
• Figs
• Grapes
• Melons (watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew)
• Nectarines
• Peaches
• Pears
• Plums
• Raspberries
• Strawberries

Vegetables in Season in August (EU)

• Aubergine (Eggplant)
• Beetroot
• Bell Peppers
• Broccoli
• Carrots
• Cauliflower
• Courgettes (Zucchini)
• Cucumbers
• French Beans (Green Beans)
• Kale
• Lettuce and Mixed Salad Leaves
• New Potatoes
• Onions
• Sweetcorn
• Swiss Chard
• Tomatoes

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August seasonal recipes