Shipping Produce
California is the breadbasket of the America and likely the world with over 80% of produce originating in the State. Farms produce crops at different times throughout the year and with California’s warm climate there’s a lot of farming and a lot of shipping. Freight schedules are dependent upon the produce and its reaping time. Below is a list of the main fruits, vegetables, herbs and others that are produced in California as well as the season that corresponds to them.
If you’re looking to have a shipment of your fruits and veggies shipped locally, nationally or internationally then contact us. We have highly experienced drivers, a fleet of state-of-the-art refrigerated trucks, flatbed trucks and any other kind you may need, as well as a staff of experienced shipping logistics pros that will get your produce delivered fresh, on time and on budget. We also offer Refrigerated LTL (Less than Load) and Flatbed LTL trucking services
Our No-Swap Refrigerated Trucking service guarantees that your produce will arrive on the same truck it was loaded on without any mid-route transfers. This means it will remain in the same temperature-controlled state that it requires for the life of the journey. It means fresh freight, less fuel costs and faster delivery!
Contact the experts at West Coast Carriers (WCCT) for all your produce shipment needs!
Updated California Produce Seasons for 2015
| Apples, late summer through fall (cold storage until spring) |
| Apricots, late spring through early summer |
| Artichokes, spring and again early fall |
| Arugula, available year-round but best in spring and fall |
| Asparagus, spring |
| Avocados, classically summer, but now harvested year-round |
| Basil, summer |
| Beets, year-round |
| Belgian Endive, available year-round but best in fall and winter |
| Blackberries, summer |
| Blueberries, summer |
| Boysenberries, early summer |
| Broccoli raab, fall through spring |
| Broccoli, year-round but best in fall and winter |
| Brussels sprouts, late fall and winter |
| Cabbage, best in late fall and winter but available year-round |
| Cantaloupes, late summer |
| Cardoons, winter and early spring |
| Carrots, year-round |
| Cauliflower, best in fall and winter but available year-round |
| Celeriac/celery root, fall and winter |
| Celery, best in fall and winter but available year-round |
| Chard, summer and fall |
| Cherries, late spring and summer |
| Chickpeas (a.k.a. garbanzo beans), fresh in summer (dried year-round) |
| Chicories, fall and winter |
| Chiles, summer |
| Clementines, winter |
| Collard greens, year-round |
| Corn, summer |
| Cucumbers, summer |
| Edamame, fall |
| Eggplant, summer and early fall |
| Escarole, fall and winter |
| Fava beans, spring |
| Fennel, fall through spring |
| Fiddleheads, spring |
| Figs, summer and fall |
| Garlic scapes/green garlic, spring |
| Garlic, summer and fall (stored year-round) |
| Gooseberries, summer |
| Grapefruit, winter and spring |
| Grapes, late summer and early fall |
| Green almonds, spring |
| Green beans, summer and early fall |
| Green onions, spring through fall |
| Horseradish, fall and winter |
| Huckleberries, late summer and early fall |
| Jerusalem artichokes/sunchokes, fall and winter |
| Kale, best in fall and winter |
| Kiwis, winter and into spring |
| Kohlrabi, late fall through spring |
| Kumquats, late winter and spring |
| Leeks, fall through spring |
| Lemongrass, summer and fall |
| Lemons, winter and spring |
| Lettuce, available year-round nationally but best in spring |
| Limes, late summer and fall |
| Mandarins, winter |
| Mangoes, summer |
| Marionberries, summer |
| Melons, summer and early fall |
| Mint, year-round |
| Morels, spring |
| Mushrooms (cultivated), year-round |
| Mushrooms (wild), spring through fall |
| Nectarines, summer |
| Nettles, spring |
| New Potatoes, spring |
| Okra, late summer and early fall |
| Onions, spring through fall (stored in winter) |
| Oranges (Navel), winter and spring |
| Oranges (Valencia), spring and summer |
| Oregano, year-round |
| Parsley, year-round |
| Parsnips, fall through spring |
| Pea greens, spring |
| Peaches, summer |
| Pears, fall |
| Peas and pea pods, spring and early summer |
| Peppers (sweet), summer and early fall |
| Persimmons, fall and early winter |
| Plums & pluots, summer |
| Pomegranates, fall |
| Pommelos, winter |
| Potatoes, late summer through fall but available from storage year-round |
| Pumpkins, fall |
| Quinces, fall |
| Radicchio, late summer through early spring |
| Radishes (daikon, watermelon, other large varieties), fall and winter |
| Radishes, spring through fall |
| Rapini, fall through spring |
| Raspberries, summer |
| Rhubarb, spring and early summer |
| Rosemary, year-round |
| Rutabagas, fall and winter |
| Sage, year-round |
| Salsify, fall and winter |
| Scallions, spring through fall |
| Shallots, summer and fall (from storage through winter) |
| Shelling beans, summer and early fall |
| Snap peas/snow peas/pea pods, spring |
| Sorrel, year-round |
| Spinach, year-round |
| Spring Onions, spring |
| Squash (summer), summer |
| Squash (winter), fall and winter |
| Stinging Nettles, spring |
| Strawberries, spring and summer |
| Sunchokes/Jerusalem artichokes, fall and winter |
| Sweet Onions, spring and summer |
| Sweet potatoes, fall and winter |
| Tangerines, winter |
| Thyme, year-round |
| Tomatillos, late summer |
| Tomatoes, summer |
| Turnips, fall through spring |
| Watercress, year-round |
| Watermelons, summer |
| Winter Squash, fall and winter |
| Zucchini Blossoms, summer |
| Zucchini, summer |