Featured Seasonal Produce

Featured Seasonal Produce

Our farmers markets are a veritable showcase of the freshest California grown produce available year round. 

The Central Coast is one of the most productive regions in the U.S. With its mild marine climate and fertile alluvial soil, we enjoy four seasons of vegetables and fruits. Known as the “Salad Bowl of the world,” our area produces numerous varieties of lettuces and greens, along with vegetables, mushrooms, carrots, peppers, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries as well as orchard fruits like heirloom apples, Blenheim apricots and many other row crops.

Asparagus is a prized spring vegetable known for its delicate flavor and exceptional nutrition. Learn how to select, store, and cook fresh asparagus — plus explore favorite seasonal recipes from Edible Paradise.
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As Californians, we have so many things to be thankful for when it comes to fresh food—and avocados are certainly one of them. At our farmers market, several vendors supply these sublime fruits. Since California produces about 95% of the avocados grown in the United States, it’s no surprise we...
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It’s peak lemon season at the farmers market. Discover the difference between Eureka and Meyer lemons, plus fun citrus facts, seasonal tips, and fresh ideas for using lemons all winter long.
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Sweet potatoes have a rich history, vibrant varieties, and impressive nutritional benefits. Learn how to choose, store, and enjoy them in everything from savory dishes to sweet treats.
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Bright, tart, and bursting with juicy flavor, pomegranates are one of autumn’s most striking fruits. Their glossy, ruby-red arils add sparkle to both sweet and savory dishes — and they’re now in season from Rancho Padre Farm and Minazzoli Farms, available at the Aptos and Monterey Farmers Markets. A Fruit...
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Brussels sprouts, members of the cruciferous family (Brassica oleracea), may resemble tiny cabbages, but these emerald-green clusters hold far more than charm. Usually one to two inches in size, they thrive in cool coastal climates and reach peak sweetness after the first autumn frost—making fall the perfect season to enjoy...
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A bin full of fresh chestnuts at Minazzoli Farms
Chestnuts have a fascinating history and are making a small but sweet comeback. Find fresh chestnuts now at Minazzoli Farms at the farmers markets—but only for a limited time! A Little History In the 1800s, Chinese chestnut trees were brought to the U.S. Unfortunately, they carried a fungus—chestnut blight—that devastated...
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fresh autumn pears with leaves, top view
Pears are among the world’s most captivating fruits, celebrated for their voluptuous contours and buttery texture. A perfectly ripe, luscious pear stands unrivaled as one of autumn’s sweetest pleasures. This ancient fruit even captured the admiration of the famous Greek poet Homer, who referred to pears as a “gift of...
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California Mission figs are a unique and highly prized variety of figs that are renowned for their rich flavor and succulent texture. These figs are grown primarily in our sunny state of California, where the climate and soil conditions provide an ideal environment for their cultivation. Here are some interesting...
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