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
CarrotsDry beansHerbsOnionsParsnips
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
GrapesHerbsKaleLeeksLettuceLima beansMustard greensOnionsParsnipsPearsPeasPeppersPlumsPotatoesPumpkinsRaspberriesSnap beansSpinachSummer squashSwiss chardTomatoesTurnipsWatermelonWinter squashZucchini
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 Vegetables
Please 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.
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Fruits & Berries | Early | Most Active | Late |
Apples | July 15 | September 1 - October 25 | October 31 |
Blackberries | July 10 | July 15 - July 30 | August 10 |
Blueberries | June 20 | July 5 - August 10 | August 15 |
Cherries | June 10 | June 10 - June 25 | June 25 |
Grapes | August 25 | September 10 - September 20 | September 30 |
Peaches, Nectarines | July 5 | July 20 - September 1 | September 15 |
Pears | August 1 | August 10. - August 31 | September 10 |
Plums | July 1 | July 15 - August 15 | September 1 |
Raspberries | |||
Traditional | July 1 | July 5 - July 21 | August 1 |
Fall Bearing** | August 15 | September 1 - September 20 | October 15 |
Strawberries | May 20 | June 1 - June 10 | June 25 |
Vegetables | Early | Most Active | Late |
Asparagus | Apr. 23 | May 1 - May 30 | June 25 |
Beets | June 1 | July 1 - October 31 | November 30 |
Broccoli | May 20 | June 10 - October 31 | November 1 |
Cabbage | June 1 | June 10 - October 31 | November 15 |
Cauliflower | September 1 | Oct. 5 - November 20 | December . 5 |
Collards | May 15 | August 20 - October 31 | November 20 |
Cucumbers | June 25 | July 5 - August 15 | September 15 |
Eggplant** | July 10 | July 20 - September 30 | October 15 |
Lettuce | |||
Late Spring | May 15 | May 20 - July 15 | August 31 |
Early Fall | September 1 | September 15. - November 15 | November 30 |
Lima Beans | July 10 | July 15 - August 31 | October 31 |
Okra** | July 15 | August 15 - September 15 | October 15 |
Onions | June 25 | June 25 - July 31 | September 30 |
Peas | May 20 | June 15 - June 25 | July 5 |
Peppers | July 5 | July 15 - October 31 | Nov. 5 |
Potatoes | July 10 | July 20 - September 30 | October 15 |
Pumpkins | September 15 | October 1 - October 15 | October 31 |
Snap Beans | June 10 | June 20 - July 20 | August 31 |
Squash | June 15 | June 25 - September 1 | September 30 |
Spinach | April 15 | May 5 - June 25 | June 30 |
Sweet Corn | July 1 | July 5 - August 31 | September 25 |
Tomatoes** | July 5 | July 10 - September 15 | October 15 |
Other | Early | Most Active | Late |
Everlastings, Flowers, Herbs | |||
July 1 | July 15 - September 15 | October 1 |
** Late date is October 15 or killing frost |
Here is a visual version of the New Jersey Crop Harvest Calendar
Fruit/Veg | Jan | Feb | March | April | May | June | July | August | Sept | Oct | Nov | December |
apples (apple harvest dates by variety) | X | X | X | |||||||||
Asian pears | X | X | X | |||||||||
asparagus | X | X | ||||||||||
beans | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||
blackberries | X | X | ||||||||||
blueberries | X | X | ||||||||||
broccoli | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||
cabbage | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||
cantaloupes | X | X | X | |||||||||
cherries | X | X | ||||||||||
cucumbers | X | X | X | X | ||||||||
eggplant | X | X | X | |||||||||
greens | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||
herbs | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||
nectarines | X | X | ||||||||||
peaches | X | X | X | X | ||||||||
peas | X | |||||||||||
peppers | X | X | X | |||||||||
potatoes | X | X | X | |||||||||
raspberries | X | X | X | |||||||||
rhubarb | X | X | ||||||||||
pumpkins | X | X | ||||||||||
squash | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||
strawberries | mid may | |||||||||||
sweet corn | X | X | ||||||||||
sweet potatoes | X | X | ||||||||||
tomatoes | X | X | X | X | ||||||||
watermelons | X | X | X |
Approximate picking dates of major summer and Fall crops by month
May
Asparagus, 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