The graph below depicts the general harvest season for fruits and vegetables in Louisiana. Actual availability will vary based upon weather during the growing cycle, location of the farm and storability characteristics of the product.
| Product | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Apples | ||||||||||||
| Artichokes | ||||||||||||
| Arugula | ||||||||||||
| Beets | ||||||||||||
| Bell Peppers | ||||||||||||
| Blackberries | ||||||||||||
| Blueberries | ||||||||||||
| Broccoli | ||||||||||||
| Butter Beans | ||||||||||||
| Cabbage | ||||||||||||
| Cantaloupe | ||||||||||||
| Carrots | ||||||||||||
| Cauliflower | ||||||||||||
| Collards | ||||||||||||
| Cucumbers | ||||||||||||
| Eggplant | ||||||||||||
| Figs | ||||||||||||
| Garlic | ||||||||||||
| Grapefruit | ||||||||||||
| Grapes | ||||||||||||
| Herbs | ||||||||||||
| Honeydew | ||||||||||||
| Chili Peppers | ||||||||||||
| Kale | ||||||||||||
| Kumquats | ||||||||||||
| Lemons | ||||||||||||
| Lettuce | ||||||||||||
| Mandarins | ||||||||||||
| Mayhaws | ||||||||||||
| MuskMelon | ||||||||||||
| Mustard Greens | ||||||||||||
| Nectarines | ||||||||||||
| Okra | ||||||||||||
| Onions | ||||||||||||
| Oranges | ||||||||||||
| Peaches | ||||||||||||
| Pears | ||||||||||||
| Peas | ||||||||||||
| Persimmons | ||||||||||||
| Plums | ||||||||||||
| Potatoes | ||||||||||||
| Pumpkins | ||||||||||||
| Radishes | ||||||||||||
| Rutabagas | ||||||||||||
| Satsumas | ||||||||||||
| Snap Beans | ||||||||||||
| Spinach | ||||||||||||
| Squash, Summer | ||||||||||||
| Squash, Winter | ||||||||||||
| Sweet Corn | ||||||||||||
| Sweet Potatoes | ||||||||||||
| Swiss Chard | ||||||||||||
| Tangerines | ||||||||||||
| Field Tomatoes | ||||||||||||
| Turnip Greens | ||||||||||||
| Turnips | ||||||||||||
| Watermelon |
This chart was compiled from a variety of sources that we believe to be correct, however due to the numerous data sources it is possible that errors have slipped in. If you are aware of additional products (including meat, dairy items, wine or any other item grown and produced in Louisiana) or if you believe there are any other errors on this page, please send an email with the corrections to localproduct@locavorenetwork.com and we will make the corrections to the chart.
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