What foods are in season in July?

• Year-round food availability is now the norm, but it has negative impacts that we can reduce by eating seasonally. 

• Eating seasonally can help you enjoy foods that are more affordable, flavorful, and diverse year-round.

• July’s abundance of seasonal plants makes it easy to eat a gut-friendly diet.

What is eating seasonally? 

Eating seasonally means filling your plate with plants harvested naturally during that time of year.

Seasonal foods can vary around the world due to different climates, and this guide is tailored for the Northern Hemisphere. 

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Why should you eat seasonally? 

Year-round food availability is now the norm, but how often do we consider what makes this possible? 

Sourcing out-of-season produce requires significant resources, which can harm the environment, drive up costs, and compromise food quality. Conversely, aligning our diets with nature's calendar offers advantages:

Environment 

Producing foods year-round often relies on intensive farming methods and long-distance transport, which can increase their environmental impact. 

Eating more seasonally can help reduce this, as foods are grown closer to their natural season and often travel shorter distances.

Taste

Out-of-season fruits and vegetables are often grown or selected to withstand storage and transport, rather than for flavor.

They may also ripen less naturally, which can limit the development of the sugars and organic acids that make food taste its best.

For better flavor, choose foods that are in season.

Diversity 

Eating seasonally can also add more variety to your diet, helping broaden your micronutrient intake and supporting a healthy gut microbiome. 

What’s in season in July?

• eggplant (aubergine)

• beets (beetroot)

• blackberries

• blackcurrants

• blueberries

• fava beans (broad beans)

• broccoli

• carrots

• cauliflower

• cherries

• endive (chicory)

• chili peppers

• zucchini (courgettes)

• cucumber

• gooseberries

• greengages

• fennel

• French beans

• garlic

• kohlrabi

• loganberries

• new potatoes

• onions

• peas

• radishes

• raspberries

• redcurrants

• rhubarb

• arugula (rocket)

• runner beans

• samphire

• sorrel

• green onions (spring greens)

• spring onions

• strawberries

• summer squash

• sweetheart cabbage

• Swiss chard

• tomatoes

• turnip

• watercress

Recipes

So how can you make the most out of these in-season foods? Take a look at the recipes below for some inspiration:

• Chili, sesame, cucumber, and edamame

• Sardines on toast

• Turkish eggs with roast jammy tomatoes and chickpeas

• White bean panzanella

• Strawberry chocolate kefir ice cream

The abundance of in-season foods available in July makes it easy to adapt your favorite recipes to increase your plant diversity. 

For example, if you enjoy avocado toast for breakfast or lunch, try adding green onions and radishes for extra flavor and fiber. 

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FAQs

Here are the answers to some common questions:

Why is it better to eat foods that are in season? 

Choosing seasonal foods can be better for the environment, as well as helping you enjoy foods that are more affordable, flavorful, and diverse.   

What’s the difference between seasonal foods in June and July?

June and July seasonal foods are very similar, but June tends to feature early-summer options such as asparagus, elderflowers, and lettuce.

Meanwhile, July usually brings more peak-summer produce, like berries, tomatoes, courgettes, and bell peppers.

Which July seasonal foods are good for gut health?

Eating a diverse range of plants can help nourish beneficial gut microbes. This is easy during July as there is an abundance of plants in season, including berries, tomatoes, eggplant, and cherries.