Seasonal guide

What's in Season in February

32 fruits, vegetables, and herbs are typically at Bay Area farmers markets in February — including navel oranges, mandarins at their peak.

At peak

Navel Oranges · Mandarins

Just arriving

Avocados · Asparagus · Green Garlic

Last call

Brussels Sprouts

Fruits

KiwiNavel OrangesMandarinsMeyer LemonsGrapefruitAvocados

Vegetables

AsparagusGreen GarlicBroccoliCauliflowerRomanescoBrussels SproutsCabbageKaleChardCollard GreensSpinachLeeksFennelCelery RootParsnipsTurnipsRadicchioSunchokesWild MushroomsLettuceArugulaRadishesCarrotsBeets

Herbs

CilantroParsley

Shopper's notes

Mandarins

Satsumas peak around the holidays; Pixies carry citrus season into spring.

Meyer Lemons

Sweeter and more floral than grocery lemons — a backyard Bay Area staple.

Brussels Sprouts

Grown in the foggy fields around Half Moon Bay — sweetest after the first cold snap.

Wild Mushrooms

Chanterelles and hedgehogs follow the winter rains along the coast.

Taste it this weekend

Dozens of markets run every Saturday and Sunday across the Bay.

Weekend markets