Ever tried to buy strawberries at a local New York produce market in March, only to find they’re not available? That’s because although they can be found in grocery stores for most of the year, it’s truly in season in the summer, between May and July. See more: New York’s Top 10 Ag Products We’ve created an in-season produce calendar for New York so you can easily see when it’s the right time to find the freshest eggplant or tomato, or if you’ve missed apple 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. To learn more about U.S. agriculture and what’s in season in different states, browse our collection of digital magazines here.
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 Turnip 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
Our network of Greenmarket farmers markets, Farmstands, and Fresh Food Box sites, coupled with GrowNYC Wholesale, ensures that all New Yorkers have access to the freshest, healthiest local food.
Eating local in New York can mean a lot of things—locally brewed beer, locally baked bread from locally grown grain, locally roasted coffee (though the beans themselves are not, obviously, grown in the Empire State). Here, we limit ourselves to locally grown fruits and vegetables. A later harvest, a shorter growing season, and a long harvest of cool-weather crops as winter creeps from Upstate down defines New York seasonality. Exact crop availability and harvest times vary region-to-region and year-to-year, but this summary will help you know when to look for what at New York farmers markets near you. You can also look up produce by general/national seasons (spring, summer, fall, winter). Apples, July through October (cold storage until spring) Arugula, May through September Asparagus, May and June Basil, July through September Beets, June through December Blueberries, July and August Broccoli, June through November Broccoli Raab, August through November Brussels Sprouts, September through November Cabbage, June through October Cantaloupes, August and September Carrots, June through September (local harvest available from storage through March) Cauliflower, August through November Celeriac/Celery Root, September through November Celery, August through October Chard, May through November Cherries, July Chicories, September and October Corn, June through August Cranberries, October through December Cucumbers, July through October Currants, August Eggplant, July through October Escarole, September and October Fava Beans, May and June Fennel, October and November Fiddleheads, April and May Garlic, July through October (stored year-round) Garlic Scapes/Green Garlic, May and June Grapes, September and October Green Beans, July through September Green Onions, May through September Kale, June through November Herbs, April through September Kohlrabi, June and July, September and October Leeks, August through December Lettuce, May through October Melons, July through October Mint, spring through summer Morels, spring Mushrooms (cultivated), year-round Mushrooms (wild), spring through fall Nectarines, August and September Nettles, spring New Potatoes, May Onions, July through October (stored in winter) Oregano, June through October Parsley, May through November Parsnips, April and May and again October through December Peaches, July through September Pears, August through December Pea Greens, April through June Peas and pea pods, July through October Peppers (sweet), July through October Plums & Pluots, August and September Potatoes, July through December (available from storage year-round) Pumpkins, September through November Radicchio, September and October Radishes, May through September Ramps, March into June Raspberries, July through September Rhubarb, May through July Rutabagas, August through November Scallions, May through September Shelling Beans, September through November Spinach, May through September Spring Onions, May and June Squash (summer), July through September Squash (winter), August through December Stinging Nettles, spring Strawberries, June Thyme, May through September Tomatoes, July through September Turnips, August through November (local harvest available from storage through the winter) Watermelons, August through October Winter Squash, August through December Zucchini, July through September Zucchini Blossoms, June and July |