Each new month brings new, in-season produce. Purchasing produce that is in-season lasts longer, tastes better, and is more affordable than its out-of-season counterparts! California’s unique climate allows for a blend of winter produce with a sneak peek of spring flavors, creating a fun and diverse selection of produce in February.
For vegetables, keep an eye out for lots of green! In-season vegetables for the month of February include leafy greens like cabbage, kale, and spinach, along with cruciferous veggies like broccoli and brussels sprouts. Additionally, other vegetables like asparagus, winter squash, and leeks are all in-season options for produce.
For fruit, February is citrus-galore! Lemons, limes, oranges, grapefruits, tangerines, and kumquats are all vibrant, tasty options for in-season fruit. Jam packed with Vitamin C, citrus provides us with an immunity boost for cold winter months that may bring more illness. In addition to citrus, you can also find kiwis and cherimoyas as in-season produce options.
Find A Farmers’ Market
Purchasing in-season produce from local Farmers’ Markets not only provides you with fresher produce but also supports local businesses and promotes community connection. There are a variety of Farmers’ Markets throughout Ventura County that you can visit. Find your closest market below!
Agoura Hills:
- Thursdays 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm at 5050 Cornell Road, next to Wood Ranch. Reopens in May!
Westlake Village
- Sundays 10 am to 2 pm at 2797 Agoura Road
Thousand Oaks
- Thursdays 11 am to 4 pm at the Oaks Mall
Newbury Park
- Saturdays 9 am to 2 pm at the Conejo Gateway Plaza
Simi Valley
- Tuesdays 11 am to 3 pm Adventist Health Simi Certified Farmers’ Market
- Fridays 11 am to 3:30 pm at Simi Valley Civic Center Plaza
Camarillo
- Saturdays 8 am to 12 pm in Old Town Camarillo
Saticoy
- FIRST Saturday of every month at Saticoy Park
Oxnard
- Thursdays 9 am to 1:30 pm at Plaza Park, 5th and C streets
- Sundays 10 am to 2 pm at Channel Islands Harbor
Ventura
- Wednesdays 9 am to 1 pm at Pacific View Mall
- Saturdays 8:30 am to 12 pm in Downtown Ventura
- Saturdays and Sundays 8 am to 12 pm at Ventura College
Ojai
- Thursdays 3 pm to 7 pm at the Ojai Unified School District courtyard
- Sundays 9 am to 1 pm at 300 E. Matilija St.
Looking Ahead
With February coming to an end, you can begin thinking about in-season produce for March. Many of our February favorites are still in-season, along with a few new fresh finds. To learn more, read this article or check out this seasonal food guide.
