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Whether it’s winter, spring, summer, or fall, we’ve got you covered! Here’s a produce list of fresh fruits and vegetables that are in season during each month. This seasonal ingredients list is generally based on produce available in the New York metropolitan area during their peak-season. This includes: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and their principal cities. For all other cities, please refer to the USDA Seasonal Produce Guide.
ApplesBeetsCabbageDried beansHerbsOnionsParsnipsPearsPotatoesTurnips Winter squash
BeetsCabbageCarrotsDried beansHerbs Onions ParsnipsPearsPotatoesTurnipsWinter squash
ApplesCabbageCarrotsDried beansHerbsOnionsParsnips Potatoes Turnips
Apples Potatoes
ApplesAsparagusBeet greensDried beansHerbsLettuceOnionsParsnipsPotatoes Radishes RhubarbSpinachTurnip greens
ApplesAsparagusBeet greensBeetsBroccoliCabbageDried beansGarlicHerbsLettuceMustard greensOnionsPeasPotatoesRadishesRhubarbSpinach Strawberries Summer SquashSwiss chard
ApplesBeet greensBeets Blueberries BroccoliCabbageCarrotsCherriesCollard greensDried beansGarlicHerbsLettuceMustard greensOnionsPeasPeppersPotatoesRadishesRaspberriesRhubarbSnap beansSpinachStrawberriesSummer squashSwiss chardTomatoesTurnip greensZucchini
ApplesBeet greensBeetsBlackberriesBlueberriesBroccoliCabbageCantaloupeCarrotsCauliflowerCeleryCollard greensCornCucumbersCurrantsDried beansEggplantGarlicGrapesHerbsLeaksLettuceMustard greensOnionsPeachesPearsPeppersPlumsPotatoesPrunesRadishesSnap beansSpinachSummer squashSwiss chard Tomatoes Turnip greensTurnipsWinter squashZucchini
ApplesBeet greensBeetsBlackberriesBlueberriesBroccoliBrussels sproutsCabbageCantaloupeCarrotsCauliflowerCeleryCollard greensCornCucumbersDried beansEggplantGarlicGrapesHerbsKaleLeeksLettuceLima beansMustard greensOnionsPeachesPearsPeasPeppersPlumsPotatoesPrunesPumpkinRadishes Raspberries Snap beansSpinachSummer squashSwiss chardTomatoesTurnipsWatermelonWinter squashZucchini
ApplesBeetsBroccoliBrussels sproutsCabbageCarrotsCauliflowerCeleryCollard greensCornCucumbersDry beansEggplant Garlic Zucchini
ApplesBeetsBroccoliBrussels sproutsCabbageCarrotsCauliflowerCeleryCollard greensCornCucumbersDried beansEggplantGarlic Herbs KaleLeeksMustard greensOnionsParsnipsPearsPotatoesPumpkinTurnipsWinter squash
ApplesBeetsCabbageCarrotsCollard greensDried beansHerbsLeeksOnionsParsnipsPears Potatoes TurnipsWinter squash
Ever tried to buy blueberries at a local New Jersey produce market in April, only to find they’re not available? That’s because although blueberries can be found in grocery stores year round, they’re truly in season in the summer, between June and August. See more: Have Some Fun on the Farm at New Jersey Agritourism Destinations We’ve created an in-season produce calendar for New Jersey so you can easily see when it’s the right time to find the freshest asparagus, or if you’ve missed sweet corn season. Feel free to share this seasonal calendar on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest, or contact us for permission to reuse or reprint a full-size version. Want to learn more about New Jersey agriculture? Check out stories on everything from the state’s urban farms and gardens to a program that helps New Jersey veteran farmers get on their feet. You can also read about New Jersey farms, the state’s top ag products and much more.
What's in season in August 2022, and other timely information:New Jersey Crop Harvest Calendar - Ripening Dates for Fruits and VegetablesPlease note that actual dates may vary by as much as two weeks due to weather conditions, geographical location of the farm, and other factors. It is always advisable to call a farm earlier than the expected beginning of a season to verify on the status of the product you are interested in. The state of NJ put together a visual crop calendar (15 years after I did :) and you can download it as a PDF here.
Here is a visual version of the New Jersey Crop Harvest Calendar
Approximate picking dates of major summer and Fall crops by monthMayAsparagus, strawberries start late in the month June:Strawberries, Cherries Snow Peas, Sugar Snap Peas, Shelling Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Broccoli, Cabbage July:blueberries, Sour Green Summer Apples, Peaches, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Sweet Corn, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Green Beans, Flat Beans, Broccoli, Cabbage August:Peaches, Apples, Nectarines, Pears, Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Blackberries Sweet Corn, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Green Beans, Flat Beans, Tomatoes, Eggplant, Sweet Peppers, Hot Peppers, Broccoli, Cabbage September/October:Apples, Pears Pumpkins, Winter Squash, Sweet Corn, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Green Beans, Flat Beans, Tomatoes, Eggplant, Sweet Peppers, Hot Peppers, Broccoli, Cabbage, Lettuce, Spinach |