From juicy immune-boosting kiwi to superfood kale, in this illustrated produce guide, you will find a list of fruit and vegetables in season in December. 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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Welcome to month one of my Monthly Seasonal Produce Guides.
Despite the colder weather, January brings an abundance of fresh, seasonal produce to the farmer’s market. Immune-supporting citrus fruits and powerful leafy greens take centre stage, with lemons, grapefruits, kiwis, kale, and spinach all reaching their peak in flavour and nutritional value.
If you're wondering what fruit and vegetables are in season in January, here is a full list of all the produce now in season.
Looking for recipe ideas? Click on the links below and grab all the inspiration you need to cook healthily throughout the month.
Regional Produce Guide: US East Coast
Fruits:
- Oranges & Mandarins (Florida peak)
- Grapefruit
- Lemons
- Tangerines
- Pomegranates
- Apples (storage varieties)
- Pears (storage varieties)
Vegetables:
- Winter Squash (butternut, acorn, spaghetti)
- Sweet Potatoes
- Carrots
- Beets
- Parsnips
- Turnips & Rutabagas
- Kale & Collard Greens
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Broccoli & Cauliflower
- Leeks & Onions
- Garlic
- Celery & Celery Root
- Potatoes
Regional Produce Guide: US West Coast
Fruits:
- Oranges, Mandarins & Tangerines
- Lemons & Limes
- Grapefruit
- Kiwis
- Pomegranates
- Apples & Pears
- Avocados (California peak begins)
Vegetables:
- Winter Squash
- Sweet Potatoes & Yams
- Carrots
- Beets
- Parsnips
- Kale, Chard & Collards
- Brussels Sprouts
- Broccoli & Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Leeks & Onions
- Celery & Celery Root
- Lettuce & Spinach (coastal regions)
- Fennel
- Mushrooms
Regional Produce Guide: US Central
Fruits:
- Apples (storage varieties)
- Pears (storage varieties)
- Oranges & Grapefruit (southern states like Texas)
- Pomegranates
Vegetables:
- Winter Squash
- Sweet Potatoes
- Carrots
- Beets
- Parsnips
- Turnips & Rutabagas
- Kale & Collard Greens
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Broccoli & Cauliflower
- Potatoes
- Onions & Garlic
- Celery Root
Regional Produce Guide: EU
Fruits:
- Oranges, Mandarins & Clementines
- Lemons
- Grapefruit
- Apples
- Pears
- Kiwis
- Pomegranates
Vegetables:
- Winter Squash & Pumpkin
- Sweet Potatoes
- Carrots
- Beets
- Parsnips
- Turnips
- Cabbage (white, red, savoy)
- Brussels Sprouts
- Kale
- Leeks & Onions
- Garlic
- Celery Root (Celeriac)
- Fennel
- Spinach & Swiss Chard
Julie says
Thank you for this website! it is so helpful on the seasonal fruits and veggies and ideas for healthful recipes.
Nice says
I wish to have this seasonal produce selection. May these fruits be beneficial for me to keep the diet?
Hope to see more.
Natalie says
Absolutely. Fruits are healthy. But keep it to 1 to max 2 portions of (any) fruit daily.
NTI Schools says
I love this January seasonal produce section. I'm a big fan of grapefruit and I was able to get a great smoothie recipe. By the way was so good and my new favorite smoothie. I can't wait to try more of the recipes this January. Thank you
Natalie says
Thank you so much for lovely feedback. I'm so glad you liked grapefruit smoothie. Hope you'll find more recipes to enjoy on my page.