What's in season in District of Columbia
Timing tracks close to the national norm, with strong spring and fall shoulder seasons. Peak windows below are typical for the Mid-Atlantic & Upper South region; exact timing varies year to year and across the state, and your local farmers market is the best real-time guide.
In season now (July)
Fruit
Vegetables
Herbs
Buy it fresh in District of Columbia
Browse District of Columbia farmers markets or find u-pick farms in District of Columbia.
District of Columbia produce calendar
January
Brussels Sprouts, Kale & Collards
February
Brussels Sprouts, Kale & Collards, Maple Syrup
March
Maple Syrup, Spinach
April
Asparagus, Broccoli, Radishes, Rhubarb, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Strawberries
May
Asparagus, Broccoli, Peas, Radishes, Rhubarb, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Strawberries
June
Apricots, Asparagus, Basil, Beets, Blueberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cherries, Cucumbers, Green Beans, Peaches, Peas, Radishes, Raspberries, Rhubarb, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Strawberries, Zucchini & Summer Squash
Julynow
Apricots, Basil, Beets, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cabbage, Cantaloupe & Melons, Carrots, Cherries, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Green Beans, Okra, Onions, Peaches, Peppers, Plums, Raspberries, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Zucchini & Summer Squash
August
Apples, Apricots, Basil, Beets, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cabbage, Cantaloupe & Melons, Carrots, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Figs, Garlic, Grapes, Green Beans, Okra, Onions, Peaches, Pears, Peppers, Plums, Potatoes, Raspberries, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Zucchini & Summer Squash
September
Apples, Basil, Beets, Blackberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cantaloupe & Melons, Carrots, Cauliflower, Eggplant, Figs, Garlic, Grapes, Green Beans, Kale & Collards, Okra, Onions, Peaches, Pears, Peppers, Plums, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radishes, Raspberries, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Winter Squash, Zucchini & Summer Squash
October
Apples, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Figs, Grapes, Kale & Collards, Okra, Onions, Pears, Peppers, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radishes, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Winter Squash
November
Apples, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Kale & Collards, Potatoes, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, Winter Squash
December
Brussels Sprouts, Kale & Collards
Frequently asked questions
- What is in season in District of Columbia right now?
- Around July, District of Columbia markets typically carry apricots, basil, beets, blackberries, and blueberries, among others. Exact timing varies year to year and across the state.
- When is strawberry season in District of Columbia?
- In District of Columbia, strawberries typically peak from April through June. Weather moves this window a bit each year.
- Where can I buy in-season produce in District of Columbia?
- Local farmers markets are the most direct source. Our District of Columbia directory lists markets with days, hours, and what vendors sell.