What is in season in Colorado right now?

Around July, Colorado markets typically carry apricots, asparagus, basil, beets, and broccoli, among others. Exact timing varies year to year and across the state.

When is strawberry season in Colorado?

In Colorado, strawberries typically peak from May through July. Weather moves this window a bit each year.

Where can I buy in-season produce in Colorado?

Local farmers markets are the most direct source. Our Colorado directory lists markets with days, hours, and what vendors sell.

What's in season in Colorado

High elevation means a late season packed into summer and early fall, but cool nights make it a great one for greens and stone fruit. Peak windows below are typical for the Mountain West region; exact timing varies year to year and across the state, and your local farmers market is the best real-time guide.

Palisade peaches (August) and Olathe sweet corn (late July on) are Colorado icons.

In season now (July)

Fruit

Apricots Cherries Raspberries Strawberries

Vegetables

Asparagus Beets Broccoli Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Cucumbers Green Beans Kale & Collards Peas Radishes Rhubarb Salad Greens & Lettuce Spinach Sweet Corn Zucchini & Summer Squash

Herbs

Basil

Buy it fresh in Colorado

Browse Colorado farmers markets or find u-pick farms in Colorado.

Colorado produce calendar

January

Quiet month; stored crops and greenhouse greens.

February

Quiet month; stored crops and greenhouse greens.

March

Quiet month; stored crops and greenhouse greens.

April

Quiet month; stored crops and greenhouse greens.

May

Asparagus, Kale & Collards, Radishes, Rhubarb, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Strawberries

June

Asparagus, Cherries, Kale & Collards, Peas, Radishes, Rhubarb, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Strawberries

Julynow

Apricots, Asparagus, Basil, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Cherries, Cucumbers, Green Beans, Kale & Collards, Peas, Radishes, Raspberries, Rhubarb, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Strawberries, Sweet Corn, Zucchini & Summer Squash

August

Apricots, Basil, Beets, Blackberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cantaloupe & Melons, Carrots, Cauliflower, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Green Beans, Kale & Collards, Onions, Peaches, Peppers, Plums, Raspberries, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Zucchini & Summer Squash

September

Apples, Apricots, Basil, Beets, Blackberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cantaloupe & Melons, Carrots, Cauliflower, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Grapes, Green Beans, Kale & Collards, Onions, Peaches, Pears, Peppers, Plums, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Raspberries, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Winter Squash, Zucchini & Summer Squash

October

Apples, Basil, Beets, Blackberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Eggplant, Garlic, Grapes, Green Beans, Kale & Collards, Onions, Pears, Peppers, Plums, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radishes, Raspberries, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Winter Squash, Zucchini & Summer Squash

November

Pumpkins, Winter Squash

December

Quiet month; stored crops and greenhouse greens.

Frequently asked questions

What is in season in Colorado right now?: Around July, Colorado markets typically carry apricots, asparagus, basil, beets, and broccoli, among others. Exact timing varies year to year and across the state.
When is strawberry season in Colorado?: In Colorado, strawberries typically peak from May through July. Weather moves this window a bit each year.
Where can I buy in-season produce in Colorado?: Local farmers markets are the most direct source. Our Colorado directory lists markets with days, hours, and what vendors sell.