When Are Mexican Bell Peppers in Season?

If you've bought a beautiful red bell pepper in the United States between October and June, there's a good chance it started its life in the coastal valleys of Sinaloa or Sonora, Mexico. While U.S. field production winds down for winter, Mexico's northwest growing regions hit their stride.

The Mexican bell pepper season typically runs from October through June, with peak volume and quality from November through April. Cool, dry winters and long sunny days produce thick-walled, deeply colored fruit — and because the growing regions sit close to major border crossings, peppers can move from field to U.S. distribution in days, not weeks.

Summer is the gap: July through September, Mexican supply thins out and quality varies with heat and rain. That's why working with an importer who understands the growing calendar matters — the best programs plan promotions around peak months and manage expectations honestly in the shoulder season.