Explore crops

Explore the fresh, local crops featured in our Discover the Bounty cooking classes — and learn what’s in season throughout the year.

Bok Choy

A crisp, leafy green with a mild, peppery flavor, bok choy is a staple in stir-fries, soups, and salads.

Leeks are a mild, onion-like vegetable with a subtle sweetness and a tender texture, commonly used in soups, stews, and sautés.

Small but packed with flavor, California-grown blueberries are sweet, juicy, and rich in antioxidants.

With its glossy skin and creamy texture, eggplant is a versatile vegetable perfect for roasting, grilling, and stir-frying.

Bursting with sweetness and acidity, vine-ripened tomatoes from the San Joaquin Valley are a summer favorite for salads, sauces, and sandwiches.

A tender, mild squash that thrives in warm weather, zucchini is delicious grilled, sautéed, or baked into bread.

Crisp and refreshing, cucumbers are a hydrating summer vegetable perfect for salads, pickling, or snacking.

Grown in controlled environments, California mushrooms add rich umami flavor to soups, sauces, and sautés.

Known for its bold flavor and health benefits, California-grown garlic enhances everything from sauces to roasted dishes.

A fall favorite, pomegranates are packed with tart, juicy seeds that add a burst of flavor to salads, drinks, and desserts.

Crisp and sweet, California apples are harvested in late summer and fall, perfect for snacking, baking, and cider.

Juicy and fragrant, pears from the San Joaquin Valley offer a delicate sweetness ideal for fresh eating or cooking.

Learn simple recipes featuring Central California's seasonal ingredients, perfect for both kids and home cooks.