The Best Produce to Buy in July (And How to Keep It Fresh Longer)

July is one of the most abundant months of the year.

Farmers markets overflow with color. Backyard gardens begin producing faster than we can keep up. The refrigerator fills with fresh fruit, leafy greens, herbs, and vegetables that somehow taste better simply because it's summer.

It's one of our favorite times to cook.

Simple salads. Fresh sandwiches. Grilled vegetables. A bowl of berries on the counter that somehow disappears before dinner.

When produce is this beautiful, the goal isn't to buy more.

It's to enjoy more of what you bring home.

Tomatoes

There may be no better July tomato.

Whether you're slicing them for sandwiches, tossing them into salads, or simply adding a little salt and olive oil, summer tomatoes don't need much.

Peaches & Nectarines

Few things say summer quite like a ripe peach.

Allow peaches and nectarines to ripen on the counter before moving them to the refrigerator if you need a few extra days.

Once chilled, store them gently so they stay protected and ready for snacks, desserts, or breakfast.

Berries

Berries are one of summer's greatest gifts—and one of its most delicate.

Fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries can decline quickly if they're forgotten in the back of the refrigerator.

Our Berry Bag is designed specifically for these delicate fruits, creating a breathable environment that helps support freshness while making them easy to see and enjoy throughout the week.

Cucumbers

Cucumbers are one of those vegetables that seem to find their way into everything during July.

Lunches.
Picnics.
Salads.
Quick afternoon snacks.

Stored properly, they stay crisp longer and are always ready when you need them.

The Vegetable Bag is a wonderful home for cucumbers and other sturdy summer vegetables.

Zucchini

If you grow zucchini, you know.

One day there are two.

The next day there are twelve.

Whether they're from your own garden or the farmers market, zucchini stores beautifully in the Vegetable Bag, making it easy to keep up with summer's abundance.

Sweet Corn

Fresh sweet corn is one of the simple pleasures of July.

For the sweetest flavor, enjoy it within a few days of bringing it home.

If your refrigerator is full after a farmers market trip, removing excess packaging and keeping everything organized makes those busy summer weeks feel much more manageable.

Green Beans

Fresh green beans are perfect for quick dinners, simple sides, and easy lunches.

Store them in the Vegetable Bag, where they'll have the breathable environment they need while staying easy to find throughout the week.

Fresh Herbs

Basil.
Parsley.
Cilantro.
Dill.
Mint.

Summer cooking wouldn't be the same without fresh herbs.

Our Herb Bag was designed specifically for these delicate ingredients, helping create the right balance of moisture and airflow so herbs stay fresher and ready for everything from pasta salads to grilled vegetables.

Leafy Greens

Summer salads become part of almost every meal this time of year.

Whether you're bringing home a farmers market haul or harvesting from your own garden, giving leafy greens room to breathe makes all the difference.

Our original Leafy Greens Bag is perfect for everyday grocery trips, while the XL Leafy Greens Bag was created for larger heads of lettuce, garden harvests, and families who simply eat a lot of greens.

Let Summer Be Simple

One of the best things about July is that the food doesn't ask for much.

A ripe tomato.

Fresh basil.

Sweet corn.

A bowl of berries after dinner.

Summer reminds us that the simplest meals are often the ones we remember most.

And when your produce stays fresh a little longer, you have more time to enjoy every bit of it.