Bunny Approved In-Season Produce by the Month

Feeding rabbits fresh produce can be expensive! We know, because our bunnies go through a bag of herbs in a couple of days and a zucchini in less than 3. One way to save money involves choosing vegetables (and fruit as a treat) based on the current season. In-season produce tends to be cheaper, fresher, more nutritious, and even tastier.

Here is a list of in-season vegetables and fruit commonly found in most grocery stores or at farmer’s markets, organized by month. The exact timing may vary slightly based on your location.

Please note that new food needs to be introduced slowly to a rabbit’s diet, one at a time. This is just a selection of vegetables and fruit that can be fed. None of these should be fed exclusively or in large quantities. Please contact your vet if you are unsure about your rabbit’s diet.

January

Vegetable Fruit/Herbs
Broccoli Cilantro
Cauliflower Mint
Winter Squash Parsley
Celery Root
Collard Greens
Fennel
Kale
Rutabaga
Sunchoke
Turnip

 February

Vegetable Fruit/Herbs
Broccoli Cilantro
Cauliflower Mint
Winter Squash Parsley
Celery Root
Collard Greens
Fennel
Kale
Rutabaga
Sunchoke
Turnip

March

Vegetable Fruit/Herbs
Broccoli Pineapple
Lettuce Mint
Celery Root Parsley
Fennel Cilantro
Kale
Rutabaga
Sunchoke

April

Vegetable Fruit/Herbs
Zucchini Pineapple
Broccoli Mint
Lettuce Parsley
Kale Cilantro
Turnip

May

Vegetable Fruit/Herbs
Zucchini Pineapple
Broccoli Strawberry
Lettuce Basil
Cucumber Dill
Spinach

June

Vegetable Fruit/Herbs
Lettuce Strawberry
Arugula Blueberry
Carrots Melon
Bell Peppers Pineapple
Cucumber Basil
Kohlrabi Dill
Spinach
Zucchini

July

Vegetable Fruit/Herbs
Cucumber Strawberry
Summer Squash (incl. Zucchini) Blueberry
Lettuce Raspberries
Arugula Melon
Bell Pepper Basil
Carrot Parsley
Kohlrabi Dill

August

Vegetable Fruit/Herbs
Cucumber Blueberry
Summer Squash (incl. Zucchini) Melon
Lettuce Raspberry
Arugula Basil
Bell Pepper Parsley
Carrot Dill
Cauliflower
Kohlrabi

September

Vegetable Fruit/Herbs
Pumpkin Apple
Spinach Pear
Lettuce Raspberry
Bell Pepper Parsley
Carrot Basil
Cauliflower Dill
Mint

October

Vegetable Fruit/Herbs
Pumpkin Cranberry
Winter Squash Apple
Spinach Pear
Broccoli Cilantro
Lettuce Mint
Bell Pepper Parsley
Cauliflower
Carrot
Celery Root
Fennel
Parsnip

November

Vegetable Fruit/Herbs
Pumpkin Cranberry
Winter Squash Pear
Spinach Apples
Broccoli Cilantro
Bell Pepper Mint
Cauliflower Parsley
Celery Root
Collard Greens
Fennel
Parsnip
Rutabaga
Sunchoke
Turnip

December

Vegetable Fruit/Herbs
Broccoli Cranberry
Cauliflower Cilantro
Winter Squash Mint
Celery Root Parsley
Collard Greens
Fennel
Pumpkin
Rutabaga
Sunchoke
Turnip

 

The information in this table is based on the sources below and based on US markets. If you find an error, please let us know!

Sources: Eat the Seasons, WiseBread, Fruit and Veggies More Matters, Frugal Living

Author: Bunny Approved

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