Seasons Documentation¶

Menu Location: Settings > Seasons (admin-edit.php?table=seasons)

Access Level: Manager / Administrator

Last Updated: 2026-03-01

Overview¶

Seasons define product availability periods based on harvest schedules and sourcing calendars. Manage seasonal items and control when products appear in menus.

Primary Functions:

Define seasonal periods
Link products to seasons
Control product availability by dates
Track seasonal inventory
Plan menu rotations

Season Configuration¶

Creating Seasons¶

Fields:

Season Name: Identifier (e.g., "Summer 2026", "Fall Harvest")
Start Date: When season begins
End Date: When season ends
Description: Season notes
Active: Currently available

Typical Seasons:

Spring (March-May)
Summer (June-August)
Fall (September-November)
Winter (December-February)
Year-Round (ongoing)

Product Assignment¶

Linking Products to Seasons¶

In Product Settings:

Edit product
Select season from dropdown
Save product

Result:

Product only available during season dates
Auto-shows/hides based on current date
Menu updates automatically

Planning Seasonal Rotations¶

Best Practices:

Plan seasons 3 months ahead
Assign products to appropriate seasons
Set up email announcements
Update marketing materials
Monitor seasonal sales

Transition Periods¶

Handle season changes:

Overlap seasons for smooth transition
Send "last chance" emails before season ends
Announce incoming seasonal items
Clear old seasonal inventory

Common Use Cases¶

Use Case 1: Set Up Summer Season¶

Goal: Configure summer product availability

Steps:

Create "Summer 2026" season
Set dates: June 1 - August 31
Assign seasonal products (berries, tomatoes, etc.)
Activate season
Products auto-appear in menus June 1

Use Case 2: Seasonal Product Launch¶

Goal: Introduce limited-time seasonal item