Season Almanac

Vegetable in July

Are bell peppers in season in July?

YesIn season until the end of October.

July is the first month of a 4-month season, so the first bell peppers of the year are arriving. The peak comes in August and September.

Bell peppers are in season July through October in the United States, and at their best in August and September.

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  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. May
  6. Jun
  7. JulIn
  8. AugBest
  9. SepBest
  10. OctIn
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

Buying bell peppers in July

How to pick
Glossy, firm and heavy, with a green stem. Red, yellow and orange are sweeter than green.
How to store
In the fridge crisper for 1 to 2 weeks.
Try this
Roast until blackened, peel and dress with oil and garlic.

Goes well with, in season in July

Also at their best in July

Bell peppers in other months

Everything about bell peppers, including nutrition. Everything in season in July.

Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.