This peak seasonal list is for the American states with the Northeast, followed by the South, the Midwest, the Southwest and finally the Western states. Even though other produce will be in season in your area, this list is compiled of ingredients that are at the peak of their season only.

Dormant States - Please note that during the winter months there are many states which become dormant, meaning that peak seasonal growth has completely ceased, due to the climate, especially on the east coast, Midwest and some northern west coast states as well. In these cases, it will be necessary to rely on stored, frozen or canned goods until the spring.

The Northeast – January

MAINE
Dormant.

MASSACHUSETTS
Dormant.

NEW HAMPSHIRE
Dormant.

MARYLAND
Dormant.

RHODE ISLAND
Brussels Sprouts, cabbage, collard greens, ginger, leeks, mushrooms and parsnips.

CONNECTICUT
Dormant.

NEW YORK
Dormant.

VERMONT
Dormant.

PENNSYLVANIA
Dormant.

NEW JERSEY
Dormant.

DELAWARE
Mushrooms.


The Southern States – January

ALABAMA
Collard greens and sweet potatoes.

ARKANSAS
Dormant.

FLORIDA
Avocados, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, grapefruit, oranges, radishes, star fruits, tangerines and winter squash.

GEORGIA
Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, kale, sweet potatoes, radishes, spinach and winter squash.

KENTUCKY
Dormant.

LOUISIANA
Dormant.

MISSISSIPPI
Collard greens, peas, scallions, turnips and turnip greens.

NORTH CAROLINA
Apples and sweet potatoes.

SOUTH CAROLINA
Lettuces.

TENNESSEE
Dormant.

VIRGINIA
Dormant.

WEST VIRGINIA
Sweet potatoes and Swiss chard.


The Midwest – January

ILLINOIS
Dormant.

INDIANA
Dormant.

IOWA
Asian greens, kohlrabi, lettuces and spinach.

KANSAS
Dormant.

MICHIGAN
Dormant.

MINNESOTA
Dormant.

MISSOURI
Dormant.

NEBRASKA
Dormant.

NORTH DAKOTA
Dormant.

OHIO
Dormant.

SOUTH DAKOTA
Dormant.

WISCONSIN
Dormant.


The Southwest – January

ARIZONA
Broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, grapefruit, kale, lemons, oranges and radishes.

NEW MEXICO
Dormant.

OKLAHOMA
Pecans.

TEXAS
Broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, grapefruit, mushrooms, oranges, spinach, sweet potatoes and turnips.


The Western States –January

ALASKA
Dormant.

CALIFORNIA
Avocados, broccoli, grapefruit, kumquats, mushrooms, oranges, Swiss chard and tangerines.

COLORADO
Dormant.

HAWAII
Avocados, cabbage, Brussels sprouts burdock, hearts of palm, limes, mushrooms, oranges, rambutans, strawberries and tangerines.

IDAHO
Dormant.

MONTANA
Dormant.

NEVADA
Dormant.

OREGON
Dormant.

UTAH
Dormant.

WASHINGTON
Apples, carrots, collard greens, garlic, kale, mushrooms, mustard greens, onions, Swiss chard and winter squash.

WYOMING
Kale, lettuces, mushrooms and walnuts.

Resources: Epicurious and Eat the Seasons.com