What’s Actually In Season in Texas (and How to Feed Your Family With It)

Hi friends,

If you’ve ever walked through a farmers market thinking, “This is beautiful… but what do I actually make with all of this?” — you’re not alone.

Eating seasonally sounds lovely in theory. In practice? It can feel confusing, unpredictable, and hard to plan around, especially when you’re feeding a family.

So we asked our farm partners to give us an insider forecast straight from the field. Consider this your Texas seasonal produce cheat sheet, plus real life meal ideas that actually work on a busy weeknight.

🌱 What’s Growing in Texas Right Now (Straight From the Farm)

Spring Produce (aka peak abundance season): Arugula, spring lettuce mix, head lettuce, spinach, peppers, cabbage, broccoli, kale, collard greens, kohlrabi, rainbow chard, carrots, turnips, radishes, beets, zucchini, yellow squash, potatoes, onions, tomatoes

Summer Crops: Sweet & spicy peppers, arugula, eggplant, okra, tomatoes, chard, summer squash

Fall & Winter: Very similar to spring — leafy greens, roots, brassicas, and cold-hardy staples thrive here.

Translation: Texas farms grow real food year-round — not fragile imports flown in from halfway across the world.

🌿 Why Eating Seasonally (and Locally) Matters — Beyond “Organic”

Our farm partners go far beyond organic certification:

• Truly no-till soil practices• No chemical fertilizers• No pesticides• No herbicides• Deep respect for soil health, water, and biodiversity

When food is grown this way:

• Nutrients stay intact

• Flavor is wildly better

• Your body recognizes it as food

• The land gets healthier each season (not depleted)
  

Seasonal produce is harvested at peak ripeness (not early for shipping) which means better taste, better digestion, and better nourishment for your family.

🍽️ Family-Friendly Meal Ideas (Wellness Meets Indulgence)

Here’s how to turn market produce into low-effort, high-reward meals:

🌯 Loaded Wrap Night: Sautéed zucchini, peppers, and onions with butterYour family's favorite proteinMelty cheeseQuick pickled radishes or cabbage for crunchAll wrapped in a warm Freedom Wrap

🥔 Sheet Pan Comfort: Roasted potatoes, carrots, and beets tossed in olive oil and seasoningsAdd sausage links or chicken thighs Finish with a drizzle of herbed yogurt or aioli

🥬 Greens + Creamy Protein: Wilted kale or chard with garlic and butterTop with leftover dinner protein and a fried eggServe alongside toasted bread or wrapped in a tortilla for nutrition on the go

🍅 Tomato & Cheese Cravings: Heirloom tomato slices with burrata, basil, and a drizzle of balsamicOr make a quick tomato salad with onion, cucumber, and a simple vinaigrettePerfect for topping wraps, toast, or as a side to roasted meats

These meals balance fresh, seasonal produce with indulgent touches, making them craveworthy, family friendly, and realistic for weeknight cooking :)

These meals don’t require perfection! Just good ingredients and a flexible base.

🌾 Our Favorite Local Produce Gems

We’re especially grateful for farms like:

Better Days Gardens Songland Farms

These growers are doing the hard, unseen work — building soil, stewarding land, and growing food the way it used to be grown.

When you support them, you’re investing in food security, community resilience, and the future of Texas farming.

🌯 Make Seasonal Meals Easy (This Is Where We Come In)

This is exactly why we created our Freedom Wraps.

They’re not just tortillas — they’re a meal vehicle for whatever beautiful, seasonal ingredients you bring home.

Wraps make: ✔ Market hauls less intimidating ✔ Leftovers more exciting ✔ Build-your-own dinners stress-free ✔ Seasonal veggies actually get eaten

If you want an easy way to showcase local produce without reinventing dinner every night, Freedom Wraps are here for that.

👉 Grab yours now and let the ingredients shine.

As always, we’re honored to be part of your table — whether that looks like a full spread or a wrap eaten one-handed while wrangling kids.

With gratitude, Meghan Founder, Farm to Table Burritos