Published 1st June 2026
What foods are in season in June?
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Out-of-season produce uses massive amounts of resources, which has widespread negative impacts.
Eating seasonally can help support the environment and enhance your eating experience.
June marks the start of summer, bringing an abundance of flavorful fruit and vegetables to enjoy.
Eating seasonally simply means choosing foods that are naturally harvested that time of year.
Here, we explain why eating seasonally is a great idea for you and the planet, and what produce you should look out for in June.
Of course, the seasons differ across the globe, so this guide is mostly relevant to those of us living in the northern hemisphere.
Why should you eat seasonally?
While we’ve grown used to having any food we want at any time of the year, we rarely stop to think about what this convenience actually requires.
Relying on out-of-season produce demands massive resources, which impacts the environment, food costs, and food quality.
On the other hand, eating what’s in season has a range of benefits.
Environment
The intensive farming practices and extensive air miles involved in making foods available all year round leave a heavy carbon footprint.
Shifting to a seasonal diet helps to reduce this, as the food doesn’t need to be farmed outside of its natural state or transported as far.
Cost
The reduced transport also means the food is much more cost-effective.
Taste
When fruits and vegetables are grown out of season, they are usually bred for survival rather than taste, and forced to ripen differently than when in season.
This prevents the flavorful sugars and organic acids from reaching their optimum. So if you want better-tasting foods, pick what’s in season.
Diversity
Embracing seasonal eating also helps to diversify your diet, and we know that having a diverse diet is beneficial for your gut microbiome and ensures you get adequate micronutrients.
By opting for what’s in season, you’ll naturally include different foods at different times of the year rather than sticking to the same foods all year round.
What’s in season in June?
Summer is here, which means there’s an abundance of flavorful fruits and vegetables to enjoy. From breakfast to dessert, these plants will instantly elevate your favourite dishes or inspire new recipes.
asparagus
eggplant (aubergine)
beets (beetroot)
blackcurrants
fava beans (broad beans)
broccoli
cauliflower
cherries
endive (chicory)
chilli peppers (chillies)
zucchini (courgettes)
cucumber
elderflowers
gooseberries
lettuce
marrow
new potatoes
peas
bell peppers (peppers)
radishes
raspberries
redcurrants
rhubarb
arugula (rocket)
runner beans
samphire
sorrel
spring greens
green onions (spring onions)
strawberries
summer squash
sweetheart cabbage
swiss chard
tayberries
turnips
watercress.
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Recipes
It’s one thing to know which foods are in season, but it’s another to create delicious, nutrient-dense meals from them.
So we’ve done the hard work and linked a variety of recipes below that include this season’s foods.
Remember, you can also swap out ingredients from your favourite recipes to be more seasonal. For example, if you enjoy making an apple crumble, try swapping it for rhubarb this month.
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FAQs
Here are the answers to some commonly asked questions:
What is eating seasonally?
Eating seasonally means choosing foods that are naturally harvested at that time of year.
Why should I eat seasonally?
Eating foods that are in season can help support the environment and allow you to enjoy more cost-effective, flavorful, and diverse foods.
Is June a good month for in-season foods?
Yes. June marks the start of summer, a season in which there is an abundance of fruit and vegetables in harvest to enjoy.
