July Produce In Season

Here is my seasonal produce guide for July. If you’ve been wondering what’s fresh and in season this time of year, July is one of the best months to shop for your favorite produce. Whether you’re shopping your local farmers market or planning meals around what’s available at the grocery store, this list of July fruits and vegetables will help you make the most of what’s in season.

From juicy peaches and sweet corn to tropical favorites like mangoes and avocados, now’s the time to enjoy nature’s peak flavors.

Fresh From Florida July Produce In Season Now

Fresh Watermelon Recipes

Florida watermelon can be used as an ingredient in so many summer favorites.

Have you ever tried making fresh watermelon granita? Is is so easy to make!

Fresh Florida watermelon is probably one of the most popular summer fruits available.

I bet you have a few childhood memories that include summer watermelon and a watermelon seed spitting contest.

There is no better way to cool off in the hot summer heat with a bowl of ice watermelon granita. Scoop it into a snowcone paper and the kids will go crazy!

Fresh Florida Tropical Fruits

There are a couple of tropical fruits on this month Fresh From Florida July Produce list that I have never tasted or used in a recipe.

I need to get out there and try Guava, Logan, and Lycee fruits. I have tried passion fruit but don't have a recipe using fresh passion fruits.

Have you ever tasted any of these fresh from Florida tropical fruits?

Share your favorite tropical recipe using Guava, Logan and Lycee fruits with me in the comments!

How to make Watermelon Salsa recipe via flouronmyface.com

Fresh From Florida July Produce Whats In Season Now

Apricots: Apricot Streusel Crumb Cake is an easy summer dessert recipe perfect for brunch.

Avocados: A slice of avocado on top of any sandwich turns a plain lunch item into a delicious and healthy lunch. I also love adding fresh avocado to Tuna Wraps for a healthy low carb lunch option.

Bell Peppers: Stock up and freeze extra bell peppers so you always have some sweet peppers on hand to make authentic Chicken Fajitas.

Blackberries: Canners wait all year long for berry season just so they can make Blackberry Jam or Blackberry and Lemon Basil Gelato.

Blueberries: Another canning favorite for home preservers. Check out these Blueberry Canning Recipes or try this mouthwatering Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream recipe.

fresh blueberries in green baskets at the farmers market.

Cantaloupe: A melon that tastes its best during the hot summer months. I love adding it a summer fruit salad made with all my favorite summer fruits.

Carambola: I love making Carambola and Strawberry Jam during the summer months when carambola is in season. Canning is a great way to preserve fresh tropical fruits so you can enjoy them all year long. Not a canner? Try making Dehydrated Star Fruit for a sweet and tart summer snack.

Sweet Cherries: Snacking on a handful is the best way to enjoy perfectly ripe red cherries. But the preserver in me loves to make homemade Cherry Marmalade. My Sweet Cherry Preserves makes an amazing Cheesecake topping. If your not looking forward to pitting all the cherries. Be sure to check out my Best Cherry Pitter review. I tried 3 different pitters so you don't have to struggle.

Sweet Corn: A summer staple on almost every picnic table is sweet corn. I am partial to Florida sweet corn. And love it on the cob or in my recipes. This Mexican Street Corn Casserole is great on Taco Tuesday.

Cucumbers: Sliced up in a bowl with some vinegar is an easy way to enjoy a fresh cucumber but I like a creamy cucumber salad with fresh dill from my garden.

Eggplant: Grilled eggplant is the best! Try it on a Grilled Vegetable Sandwich.

Figs: Fresh or dried figs add a sweet flavor to a summer cheese board or a scone spread with homemade fig preserves at your next garden party or brunch is a treat.

Green Beans: A simple summer side dish is my crock pot green beans with bacon. The smokey bacon flavor goes with almost any meal. Or make Instant Pot Green Beans & baby Potatoes to serve with a roast.

Hot Peppers: Spicy peppers love the high temps of summer so if you have a home garden you will appreciate pepper recipes to use up the abundance. Quick pickled jalapenos are a staple in my kitchen. Or Jalapeno Pepper Jelly or Cowboy Candy spread over a block of cream cheese with crackers is a favorite appetizer.

Kale: Bacon cheddar Kale chips is a cheesy snack very easy to make in the oven or Air fryer. Tuscan Chicken Bean Soup is a great way to enjoy fresh kale.

Lettuce: is available all year long but has a sweeter flavor during the summer. Make a simple Chef's salad with homemade ranch dressing. Or enjoy a Tuna Avocado Lettuce Wrap for a light and refreshing meal.

Mango: Oh mangos are one of my favorite tropical fruits. Many Florida homeowners have large mango trees that produce so many fresh mangos during the month of July that they have to give the fruit away.

Sometimes they leave overflowing baskets of fresh mango on the curb for anyone who loves fresh mango. This Sweet Chili Mango Sauce is delicious on Chicken Mango Spring Rolls. You can also Freeze Fresh Mangos and use them in smoothies. My favorite mango recipe is my Mango and Peach Salsa. I only make it in the summer when I can find fresh mangos and sun ripened peaches.

close up photo of mango peach salsa in a dip bowl with white and purple tortilla chips

Mushrooms: Fresh mushrooms are available almost all year long. Classic beef stroganoff I converted into this Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff is a delicious summer recipe that keeps the kitchen cool, while Mushroom Fettuccini Alfredo is a quick 30 minute dinner. Home preservers can make Dehydrated Mushrooms that will last a year or longer so they can add Unami flavor to any meal anytime.

Okra: Now everyone knows okra is plentiful during the summer but I am not a fan!

Papaya: My Florida friends will appreciate my How to Freeze Papaya recipe because anyone growing papaya in their backyard knows the fruit is plentiful. Use the frozen fruit to make tropical smoothies all winter long.

Peaches: A sun ripened peach tastes amazing. Make fun Peach Fruit Roll-ups for the kids, sweet Peach Iced Tea for your next bbq, and make Dehydrated Peach Slices so you can stretch peach season for months. Find more Fresh Peach Recipes here.

A white enamel colander filled with plump ripe peaches.

Raspberries: These little gems are perfect for snacking. Raspberry Lemon Ice Box Cake is an easy summer dessert that doesn't require an oven. Toss some in a fruit salad, use them as a White Chocolate Cheese Cake garnish.

Strawberries: Red juicy strawberries are a summer staple. I always make homemade Strawberry Sauce for ice cream, I try to make homemade Strawberry Jam every couple of years. Check out my Strawberry Canning recipes, and Fresh Strawberry Recipes post for more recipes.

Sweet Potatoes: Orange Chicken with Sweet Potatoes, Candied Sweet Potatoes and Crock Pot Baked Sweet Potatoes are just a few ways I enjoy them.

Tomatoes: Pickled Green Cherry Tomatoes are an early summer treat. You can make this easy Cherry Tomato Pasta and Sauce, or a Tuscan Mozzarella Tomato Salad. Check out my Garden Fresh Tomato recipes for more ideas.

Watermelon: Sweet fresh Florida watermelon is easy to turn into a frozen summer treat with this easy Watermelon Granita recipe. Or serve a tall icy glass of fresh Watermelon Aqua Fresca on a hot summer day.

Yellow Squash: Try this Simple Sauteed Summer Vegetables, Crock Pot Yellow Squash Casserole or make Dehydrated Yellow Squash chips.

Zucchini: Garden Vegetable Pasta Sauce, Zucchini Casserole , and Zucchini Shrimp Scampi Alfredo are great ways to use this summer vegetable.

Whether you're shopping at the farmers market or harvesting from your own backyard, July is packed with fresh and flavorful produce to enjoy. From juicy berries to crisp cucumbers, it’s the perfect time to try something new or whip up your favorite summer recipes. Keep this seasonal guide handy and make the most of all the delicious fruits and vegetables July has to offer!