In season
Peak season
The produce is in its main outdoor harvest and availability window under typical local growing conditions. This is the strongest seasonality level.
About the data
Methodology
InSeason estimates when fruits and vegetables are typically harvested outdoors in a country. It is a climate-based guide to seasonal availability, not a live harvest report or a guarantee that an item will be in a particular shop.
What the labels mean
Partially in season
Shoulder season
The produce is near the beginning or end of its usual local season. Harvests may be smaller, less consistent, or limited to part of the country.
Out of season
No typical local harvest
The month is outside the typical outdoor harvest window. The produce may still be available through imports, storage, or protected growing.
“Partially in season” still indicates seasonal availability, but it is kept separate from the main peak window so you can see the difference. Controlled-environment produce such as cultivated mushrooms, sprouts, and microgreens may be shown as available all year.
How the data is produced
Seasonality information is gathered from a range of agricultural and climate sources. Where coverage is incomplete, InSeason uses a proprietary algorithm to estimate likely seasonal windows, taking into account each fruit or vegetable’s characteristics, local climate conditions, cultivation practices, and regional relevance. These estimates are refined over time as better information becomes available.
Limits of the estimate
Seasons vary with local weather, elevation, crop variety, planting date, farming practice, and protected cultivation. A country-level result cannot represent every farm or microclimate, and it does not track real-time harvest volumes, imports, cold storage, or shop availability.
Use the result as a practical starting point, apply your own local knowledge, and report a result that looks inaccurate so it can be reviewed.