January
Stillness under snow
Winter vegetables, stored fruit and bold flavours for warming dishes.
Especially good- Kale
- Parsnip
- Beetroot
- Savoy cabbage
- Swede
- Celery
- Chicory
- Apples (stored)
- Pears (stored)
KNOWLEDGE · REGIONAL & SEASONAL
Seasonal calendar for fruit & vegetables Enjoy every season.
Discover seasonal fruit and vegetables in Germany – month by month, without complicated rules. Search less, choose more easily and find new ideas.
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Season in November.
Hardy varieties accompany you through the cold season.
See all ingredients this monthThe year at a glance
Each bar shows the months in which an ingredient from Germany is in season. Striped means stored produce.
| Ingredient | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegetables | ||||||||||||
| Chicory | In season | In season | In season | |||||||||
| Swede | In season | In season | In season | |||||||||
| Kale | In season | In season | ||||||||||
| Leek | In season | In season | In season | In season | ||||||||
| Red cabbage | In season | In season | ||||||||||
| Salsify | In season | In season | ||||||||||
| Celeriac | In season | |||||||||||
| Swiss chard | In season | In season | In season | In season | In season | In season | ||||||
| Wild garlic | In season | In season | ||||||||||
| Radishes | In season | In season | ||||||||||
| Spinach | In season | In season | ||||||||||
| Winter purslane | In season | |||||||||||
| Kohlrabi | In season | In season | In season | In season | ||||||||
| Rhubarb | In season | In season | In season | |||||||||
| Spring onions | In season | In season | ||||||||||
| Asparagus | In season | In season | ||||||||||
| White radish | In season | |||||||||||
| Salad leaves | In season | |||||||||||
| Peas | In season | In season | ||||||||||
| Pointed cabbage | In season | |||||||||||
| Fennel | In season | In season | ||||||||||
| Zucchini | In season | In season | ||||||||||
| Cauliflower | In season | |||||||||||
| Broccoli | In season | |||||||||||
| Peppers | In season | In season | ||||||||||
| Beans | In season | |||||||||||
| Cucumber | In season | |||||||||||
| Tomatoes | In season | |||||||||||
| Aubergine | In season | |||||||||||
| Sweetcorn | In season | |||||||||||
| Squash | In season | In season | In season | |||||||||
| Beetroot | In season | In season | In season | |||||||||
| Mushrooms | In season | |||||||||||
| Brussels sprouts | In season | In season | ||||||||||
| Savoy cabbage | In season | In season | In season | In season | ||||||||
| Lamb's lettuce | In season | In season | In season | |||||||||
| Celery | In season | In season | In season | |||||||||
| Parsnip | In season | In season | ||||||||||
| Fruit | ||||||||||||
| Strawberries | In season | In season | In season | |||||||||
| Raspberries | In season | In season | In season | In season | ||||||||
| Currants | In season | In season | ||||||||||
| Gooseberries | In season | In season | ||||||||||
| Sweet cherries | In season | In season | ||||||||||
| Blueberries | In season | In season | ||||||||||
| Apricots | In season | |||||||||||
| Sour cherries | In season | |||||||||||
| Apples | Stored | Stored | Stored | Stored | Stored | In season | In season | In season | Stored | Stored | ||
| Pears | Stored | In season | In season | In season | Stored | Stored | ||||||
| Blackberries | In season | In season | ||||||||||
| Plums | In season | In season | ||||||||||
| Prune plums | In season | In season | ||||||||||
| Mirabelle plums | In season | |||||||||||
| Peaches | In season | |||||||||||
| Greengages | In season | |||||||||||
| Table grapes | In season | In season | ||||||||||
| Elderberries (cooked only) | In season | |||||||||||
| Quinces | In season | |||||||||||
YOUR SEASON COMPASS
Seasonal calendar: twelve months, always something new to discover.
The calendar shows typical periods for fruit and vegetables from German outdoor cultivation. Weather, region, and stored or greenhouse produce can change what is available.
An illustrated year in Germany. Weather and leaf growth vary by region and year.
February
The first awakening
Hearty, colourful and perfect for the oven, soups and salads.
Especially good- Lamb's lettuce
- Savoy cabbage
- Leek
- Salsify
- Red cabbage
- Swede
- Chicory
- Celeriac
- Apples (stored)
March
Buds full of anticipation
The selection gets fresher – the first signs of spring arrive.
Especially good- Spinach
- Radishes
- Leek
- Wild garlic
- Winter purslane
- Swiss chard
- Chicory
- Apples (stored)
April
Sun meets rain
Crisp varieties and the first lighter dishes arrive.
Especially good- Asparagus
- Spinach
- White radish
- Kohlrabi
- Wild garlic
- Swiss chard
- Salad leaves
- Spring onions
- Apples (stored)
- Rhubarb
May
Everything comes alive
Spring on the plate: green, tender and surprisingly versatile.
Especially good- Asparagus
- Kohlrabi
- Peas
- Swiss chard
- Pointed cabbage
- Spring onions
- Radishes
- Apples (stored)
- Strawberries (season begins)
- Rhubarb
June
Light until evening
Now the colourful season of berries and summer vegetables begins.
Especially good- Zucchini
- Broccoli
- Swiss chard
- Cauliflower
- Fennel
- Strawberries
- Sweet cherries
- Raspberries
- Currants
- Gooseberries
- Rhubarb
July
Summer at full strength
Summer means variety, freshness and an especially wide choice.
Especially good- Tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Beans
- Peppers
- Swiss chard
- Peas
- Strawberries
- Sweet cherries
- Sour cherries
- Raspberries
- Blueberries
- Currants
- Gooseberries
- Apricots
August
Lush green, ripe days
Peak season for ripe colours, sunny flavours and stocking up.
Especially good- Sweetcorn
- Peppers
- Aubergine
- Zucchini
- Fennel
- Apples
- Pears
- Plums
- Prune plums
- Mirabelle plums
- Greengages
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Peaches
September
A touch of gold
Late summer and harvest time meet in a particularly rich selection.
Especially good- Squash
- Mushrooms
- Beetroot
- Swiss chard
- Kohlrabi
- Apples
- Pears
- Prune plums
- Plums
- Blackberries
- Raspberries
- Table grapes
- Elderberries (cooked only)
October
A feast of colours
The kitchen turns earthier, warmer and wonderfully uncomplicated.
Especially good- Squash
- Brussels sprouts
- Swede
- Celery
- Leek
- Beetroot
- Apples
- Pears
- Quinces
- Table grapes
November
The last golden leaves
Hardy varieties accompany you through the cold season.
Especially good- Kale
- Savoy cabbage
- Salsify
- Lamb's lettuce
- Brussels sprouts
- Squash
- Leek
- Apples (stored)
- Pears (stored)
December
Calm returns
Winter classics for oven dishes, soups and fresh contrasts.
Especially good- Red cabbage
- Parsnip
- Lamb's lettuce
- Savoy cabbage
- Kohlrabi
- Celery
- Apples (stored)
- Pears (stored)
Fruit from German cultivation: typical harvest time or explicitly marked stored produce. In winter the regional fruit selection is smaller. Start of season and availability vary by region, variety and weather. For orientation: Seasonal calendar of the Federal Centre for Nutrition (BZfE).
Start with one product
You don't have to change everything. Simply take one seasonal ingredient and try it in a familiar dish.
Combine colours
A colourful selection brings variety to your plate – without complicated nutrient calculations.
Stay flexible
Eating seasonally is not a competition. Frozen vegetables, stored produce and your everyday life are always part of the picture.
KEEP EXPLORING