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August · Arizona

What's in season at Arizona farmers markets in August

Peak season. Palisade peaches (CO) and Hatch chiles (NM) the regional stars. Backed by USDA data on 101 Arizona markets and the typical growing patterns for mountain west, desert sw & interior pnw.

Arizona signature this month

Mesquite flour

Ground from mesquite pods — Sonoran Desert tradition.

Peak this August

These are at their absolute best right now — buy them in volume, eat them all week.

Mesquite flour tomatoes sweet corn peaches (Palisade CO, UT, NM) green chiles (NM) peppers eggplant melons

Also in season

Reliably available at most markets this month.

cucumbers zucchini green beans basil first apples blackberries

Ending — last weeks

Grab these before they're gone for the year.

cherries apricots

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Seasonal data is generalized to mountain west, desert sw & interior pnw. Local microclimates, hoop houses, and specific orchard varieties can shift these by 2-4 weeks. Always confirm with the specific market or vendor — and ask the farmer what just came in. Source: USDA cooperative extension calendars synthesized into 6 US climate zones.