What's in season in winter
29 fruits and vegetables the USDA lists as in season during winter (december to february).
At their best in winter
Produce with a short window — this is when to buy it.
- Brussels Sprouts
- Grapefruit
- Leeks
- Oranges
- Parsnips
- Pomegranates
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
- Rutabagas
- Sweet Potatoes Yams
- Winter Squash
Also available in winter
In season now, but available across most of the year through storage or a long harvest.
- Apples
- Avocados
- Bananas
- Beets
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Celery
- Collard Greens
- Grapes
- Kale
- Kiwifruit
- Lemons
- Limes
- Onions
- Pears
- Plantains
- Swiss Chard
- Turnips
Common questions
- What fruits and vegetables are in season in winter?
- The USDA lists 29 in season during winter. 11 of them are at their best in winter specifically rather than being available most of the year: brussels sprouts, grapefruit, leeks, oranges, parsnips, pomegranates, potatoes, pumpkin, rutabagas, sweet potatoes yams.
- Where do I buy winter produce?
- A farmers market, a farm stand, or a CSA share. We list 7,294 markets nationally, and our season pages show which are open in winter in your state.
- Does this vary by state?
- Considerably. These are national windows from the USDA, and a Georgia harvest can run weeks ahead of a Vermont one. Treat it as the shape of the year rather than a local calendar.
Seasons from the USDA SNAP-Ed Seasonal Produce Guide, public domain, retrieved 2026-08-25.