As November arrives, Southern California begins to embrace the cooler days and comforting flavors of late fall. Farmers markets are filled with an abundance of seasonal produce, from crisp apples and juicy persimmons to hearty root vegetables, winter squash, and leafy greens. It's the perfect time to slow down, nourish your body, and enjoy the foods that naturally thrive during this time of year.
Whether you're preparing cozy homemade meals, gathering ingredients for holiday recipes, or simply looking to eat more seasonally, here's what's typically in season throughout Southern California during November.
🍎 Fruits
Apples
Asian Pears
Avocados (select varieties)
Clementines
Cranberries (typically imported from other regions)
Dates
Feijoas (Pineapple Guavas)
Grapefruit (early varieties)
Guavas
Kumquats (late November, limited availability)
Lemons
Mandarins
Oranges (early varieties)
Passion Fruit
Pears
Persimmons
Pomegranates
Quince
Tangerines
🥕 Vegetables
Artichokes
Arugula
Beets
Bok Choy
Broccoli
Broccolini
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celery
Collard Greens
Fennel
Garlic
Kale
Leeks
Lettuce
Mushrooms (cultivated year-round)
Mustard Greens
Onions
Parsnips
Potatoes
Pumpkins
Radishes
Rutabagas
Spinach
Swiss Chard
Sweet Potatoes
Turnips
Winter Squash (Butternut, Acorn, Delicata, Kabocha)
🌿 Herbs
Bay Leaves
Chives
Cilantro
Dill
Mint
Oregano
Parsley
Rosemary
Sage
Thyme
