This Virginia harvest calendar is based on the sustainable food guide at https://seasonalfoodguide.org/state/virginia. Check that resource for pictures of each fruit and vegetable, suggested recipes for each produce item, and an array of insights and tips. Produce coming into season is Bold.
January
Apples – Beets – Celery Root – Cilantro – Fennel – Kohlrabi – Leeks – Lettuce – Mint – Mushrooms – Onions – Oregano – Parsley – Sage – Sorrel – Spinach – Sweet Potatoes – Turnips – Winter Squash
February
Apples – Beets – Celery Root – Cilantro – Fennel – Kohlrabi – Leeks – Lettuce – Mint – Mushrooms – Onions – Oregano – Parsley – Sage – Sorrel – Spinach – Sweet Potatoes – Turnips – Winter Squash
March
Arugula – Asparagus – Beets – Carrots – Chard – Cilantro – Fennel – Garlic Scapes – Green Onions, Scallions – Greens (Collard, etc.) – Kale – Kohlrabi – Leeks – Lettuce – Mint – Morels – Mushrooms – Nettles – Onions – Oregano – Parsley – Pea Shoots – Potatoes – Radishes – Sage – Sorrel – Spinach – Sweet Potatoes – Turnips
April
Arugula – Asparagus – Beets – Carrots – Chard – Cilantro – Fennel – Garlic Scapes – Green Onions, Scallions – Greens (Collard, etc.) – Kale – Leeks – Lettuce – Mint – Morels – Mushrooms – Nettles – Onions – Oregano – Parsley – Pea Shoots – Potatoes – Radishes – Sage – Sorrel – Spinach – Strawberries – Sweet Potatoes
May
Arugula – Asparagus – Basil – Beets – Blueberries – Broccoli – Cabbage – Carrots – Chard – Cherries – Cilantro – Green Onions, Scallions – Greens (Collard, etc.) – Kale – Leeks – Lettuce – Mint – Morels – Mushrooms – Onions – Oregano – Parsley – Radishes – Sage – Sorrel – Spinach – Strawberries – Summer Squash – Sweet Potatoes – Zucchini
June
Asparagus – Basil – Beans (Green, Snap) – Beets – Blueberries – Cabbage – Carrots – Chard – Cherries – Cilantro – Corn – Cucumbers – Eggplant – Green Onions, Scallions – Greens (Collard, etc.) – Kale – Leeks – Lettuce – Melons – Mint –Mushrooms – Nectarines – Onions – Oregano – Parsley – Peas (Snap, Snow, Pod) – Radishes – Sage – Shallots – Sorrel – Spinach – Strawberries – Summer Squash – Sweet Potatoes – Watermelon – Zucchini
July
Apples – Basil – Beans (Green, Snap) – Beets – Blackberries – Blueberries – Cabbage – Cantaloupe – Carrots – Chard – Cherries – Cilantro – Corn – Cucumbers – Eggplant – Garlic – Green Onions, Scallions – Greens (Collard, etc.) – Kale – Leeks – Lettuce – Lima Beans – Melons – Mint – Mushrooms – Nectarines – Onions – Oregano – Parsley – Peaches – Peas (Snap, Snow, Pod) – Peppers – Potatoes – Radishes – Raspberries – Sage – Shallots – Sorrel – Spinach – Strawberries – Summer Squash – Sweet Potatoes – Tomatoes – Watermelon – Zucchini
August
Apples – Basil – Beans (Green, Snap) – Beans (Shell) – Beets – Blackberries – Blueberries – Cabbage – Cantaloupe – Carrots – Chard – Cherries – Chili Pepper – Cilantro – Corn – Cucumbers – Eggplant – Fennel – Garlic – Grapes – Green Onions, Scallions – Greens (Collard, etc.) – Kale – Leeks – Lettuce – Lima Beans – Melons – Mint – Mushrooms – Nectarines – Okra – Onions – Oregano – Parsley – Peaches – Peas (Snap, Snow, Pod) – Peppers – Radishes – Raspberries – Sage – Shallots – Sorrel – Spinach –Summer Squash – Sweet Potatoes – Tomatoes – Watermelon – Zucchini
September
Apples – Arugula – Basil – Beans (Green, Snap) – Beans (Shell) – Beets – Broccoli – Cabbage – Carrots – Celery – Chard – Chili Pepper – Cilantro – Cucumbers – Fennel – Grapes – Green Onions, Scallions – Greens (Collard, etc.) – Kale – Leeks – Lettuce – Mint – Mushrooms – Nectarines – Onions – Oregano – Parsley – Peaches – Peas (Snap, Snow, Pod) – Peppers – Pumpkin – Radicchio – Radishes – Raspberries – Sage – Shallots – Sorrel – Spinach – Summer Squash – Sweet Potatoes – Tomatoes – Turnips – Watermelon – Winter Squash – Zucchini
October
Apples – Arugula – Basil – Beans (Green, Snap) – Beets – Broccoli – Broccoli Rabe(Rapini) – Brussel Sprouts – Cabbage – Carrots – Cauliflower – Celery – Celery Root – Chard – Chicories – Cilantro – Cucumbers – Fennel – Grapes – Green Onions, Scallions – Greens (Collard, etc.) – Kale – Kohlrabi – Leeks – Lettuce – Mint –Mushrooms – Onions – Oregano – Parsley – Parsnips – Peppers – Pumpkin – Radicchio – Radishes – Raspberries – Sage – Shallots – Sorrel – Spinach – Summer Squash – Sweet Potatoes – Tomatoes – Turnips – Winter Squash
November
Apples – Arugula – Basil – Beans (Green, Snap) – Beets – Broccoli – Broccoli Rabe(Rapini) – Brussel Sprouts – Cabbage – Carrots – Cauliflower – Celery – Celery Root – Chard – Chicories – Cilantro – Cucumbers – Fennel – Grapes – Green Onions, Scallions – Greens (Collard, etc.) – Kale – Kohlrabi – Leeks – Lettuce – Mint –Mushrooms – Onions – Oregano – Parsley – Parsnips – Peppers – Pumpkin – Radicchio – Radishes – Raspberries – Sage – Shallots – Sorrel – Spinach – Summer Squash – Sweet Potatoes – Tomatoes – Turnips – Winter Squash
December
Apples – Beets – Broccoli Rabe(Rapini) – Brussel Sprouts – Cabbage – Carrots – Cauliflower – Celery Root – Chard – Chicories – Cilantro – Fennel – Greens (Collard, etc.) – Kale – Kohlrabi – Leeks – Lettuce – Mint –Mushrooms – Onions – Oregano – Parsley – Parsnips – Radicchio – Sage – Sorrel – Spinach – Sweet Potatoes – Turnips – Winter Squash