Eating produce in season gives you exceptional flavors and essential nutrients. During its peak season, you can also find produce more easily and often for a lower price. If you're looking for summer food ideas or are building your shopping list, reap the bountiful harvests of the season by choosing in-season produce.
Best Summer Produce in Georgia
Georgia residents can find many delightful summer fruits and veggies to enjoy during the summer months. Here are a few top picks.
Georgia Peaches
Georgia is renowned for its peaches, which boast superior taste, appearance and quality. This delicious stone fruit experiences its peak season from mid-May to mid-August. The fruit has a sweet taste with a hint of acidity, and the skin is velvety. You can eat peaches straight off the pit or try making some delicious recipes, from the classic peaches and cream to a sweet and spicy peach salsa.
Sweet Corn
Corn on the cob is a summer staple you can eat boiled or grilled as a side to burgers and hot dogs. Sweet corn tastes better when eaten as close to harvest as possible, meaning it's best enjoyed from June to August. Add some flair to your sweet corn with dishes like chile lime grilled Mexican street corn.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes come in many varieties, colors and shapes. They also have various tastes and recipe options. Pick up some tomatoes any time during their peak season from May to October. You can enjoy them in a variety of dishes, whether it's a classic BLT sandwich or pasta. If you need an idea for your summer potluck, consider a tomato, peach and corn salad, which is simple to make and bursting with flavor.
Peas
Start celebrating summer early with fresh summertime produce like peas, ready for harvest in late spring and early summer. This vegetable brings a sweet, delicate flavor to any dish. Peas have a crisp, satisfying texture when raw, making them great for applications like pea salad. You can also cook them in dishes like chicken with ginger, peaches and snow peas.
Green Beans
In Georgia, beans are available from May to September, so you can have them any time during the summer. They're tasty in many forms — they can be sautéed or roasted with your favorite spices.
Summer Squash
Summer squash refers to any squash harvested when it's immature and the rinds are still tender and edible. To get the best flavor, choose a firm, heavy and vibrantly colored squash. Also, aim for smaller squash, which is often denser with fewer leaves. You can get summer squash throughout late spring and early summer.
Zucchini
Zucchini is in season from May to September, peaking in early spring. For the best taste, pick smaller zucchinis with a firm texture and vibrant color. Zucchini is delicious roasted or grilled. You can also make it into noodles for pasta or create a tasty loaf of zucchini bread. If you want the perfect grilled side, try skewering it with onion, pepper and sweet corn.
Cucumbers
May through August offer the best opportunities for buying and eating cucumbers. Try them in recipes like watermelon and grilled peach salad. Their light and refreshing taste also makes them perfect for other dishes like cucumber sandwiches.
Visit the Farm Market or Shop Peaches Online
While Georgia offers an abundance of delicious produce, it is renowned for its peaches, making them essential to your summer shopping list. Dickey Farms has been growing peaches in Georgia for over a century. Pick up peaches and other seasonal produce at our Farm Market or shop online for farm-fresh peaches.
