What's in Season in February?
Reliably in season across most of the country
Winter citrus still at peak (oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, lemons), plus the hardy winter spine: cabbage, kale, carrots, beets, parsnips, sweet potatoes, and winter squash and apples from storage in the North.
February region by region
The U.S. runs on more than one harvest clock — the Gulf South peaks in winter, the desert Southwest is a November-to-April operation, and California barely pauses. Here is February in each region, from the same Cooperative Extension calendars behind our state guides.
| Region | Typically in season in February |
|---|---|
| Northeast | Storage crops: potatoes, onions, winter squash, carrots, apples (from storage); greenhouse greens |
| Midwest & Upper Midwest | Storage crops: potatoes, winter squash, onions, carrots, apples (from storage); greenhouse greens |
| Southeast | Collards, kale, lettuce, spinach, carrots, radishes, cabbage, broccoli, English peas; sweet potatoes (from storage) |
| Gulf & Deep South | Citrus; broccoli, cabbage, carrots, celery, greens, spring onions; strawberries beginning |
| Mountain West | Storage crops: winter squash, potatoes, onions, carrots, cabbage (from storage); greenhouse greens |
| Pacific Northwest | Overwintered leeks, kale, mushrooms, potatoes; storage apples, pears, squash |
| California | Navel oranges, lemons, tangerines, tangelos, avocados, strawberries, asparagus, artichokes, cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, celery, peas, beets, rhubarb |
| Southwest Desert | Lettuce, leafy greens, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, celery, carrots, citrus; strawberries beginning |
Typical regional windows, not town-by-town guarantees — elevation, weather, and growing method shift any crop by weeks. Confirm locally at your market.
Regional highlights this month
- California: California asparagus begins in the Sacramento Valley — the first fresh spring vegetable in the country — and strawberries ramp up around Watsonville and Oxnard.
- Gulf & Deep South: Florida strawberries are near peak (the Plant City season runs roughly December into April), alongside fresh potatoes, tomatoes, and winter vegetables.
- Southwest Desert: Desert lettuce and greens production continues at full winter strength.
Find it fresh near you
The month tells you what to look for; your local market tells you what's actually on the tables this week. Find a farmers market by ZIP code, browse farm stands and u-pick farms to buy at the source, or pull up your state's calendar below for the local version of this month.
Frequently asked questions
What's the first fresh spring produce of the year?
California asparagus, starting in the Sacramento Valley in February, while most of the North is still on storage crops. Florida strawberries — near their February–March peak — are the other genuinely fresh headliner.
When is strawberry season in Florida?
Roughly December through April, peaking February–March (Plant City is the center of the winter crop). It's the inverse of the northern June season — one of the clearest examples of how region decides what “in season” means.
What citrus is best in February?
The full winter lineup is still at peak: navel oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, clementines, lemons, and blood oranges. February is one of the strongest citrus months of the year.
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Sources
- USDA SNAP-Ed — Seasonal Produce Guide
- UC ANR — Harvest Calendar
- CDFA — California Agricultural Statistics
- Texas A&M AgriLife Extension — Texas Home Vegetable Gardening Guide
- Go Texan — Texas Produce Availability Chart
- University of Arizona Cooperative Extension — Planting & Harvesting Calendar (Yuma / Maricopa County)
- University of Arizona Cooperative Extension — Arizona's Seasonal Role in National Supply
- USDA AMS — Local & Regional Food Directories
These are typical regional harvest windows from Cooperative Extension and USDA sources, not a town-by-town guarantee. Where sources conflict, we side with the state-level Extension calendar. Storage crops are labeled as such — winter "in season" in the North usually means well-stored, not freshly picked.