What is in season in Illinois right now?

Around August, Illinois markets typically carry apples, apricots, basil, beets, and blackberries, among others. Exact timing varies year to year and across the state.

When is strawberry season in Illinois?

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

Where can I buy in-season produce in Illinois?

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

What's in season in Illinois

A late, compressed season: most crops land between June and October, with sweet corn and squash as the summer stars. Peak windows below are typical for the Upper Midwest 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 (August)

Fruit

Apples Apricots Blackberries Blueberries Cantaloupe & Melons Cherries Peaches Plums Raspberries Watermelon

Vegetables

Beets Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Cucumbers Eggplant Garlic Green Beans Onions Peppers Sweet Corn Tomatoes Zucchini & Summer Squash

Herbs

Basil

Buy it fresh in Illinois

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

Illinois produce calendar

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

January

Quiet month; stored crops and greenhouse greens.

February

Maple Syrup

March

Maple Syrup

April

Maple Syrup, Spinach

May

Asparagus, Broccoli, Radishes, Rhubarb, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach

June

Asparagus, Broccoli, Peas, Radishes, Rhubarb, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Strawberries

July

Apricots, Asparagus, Basil, Beets, Blackberries, Blueberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cherries, Cucumbers, Green Beans, Peaches, Peas, Radishes, Raspberries, Rhubarb, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Strawberries, Sweet Corn, Zucchini & Summer Squash

Augustnow

Apples, Apricots, Basil, Beets, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cabbage, Cantaloupe & Melons, Carrots, Cauliflower, Cherries, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Green Beans, Onions, Peaches, Peppers, Plums, Raspberries, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Zucchini & Summer Squash

September

Apples, Apricots, Basil, Beets, Blackberries, Blueberries, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cantaloupe & Melons, Carrots, Cauliflower, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Grapes, Green Beans, Onions, Peaches, Pears, Peppers, Plums, Potatoes, Raspberries, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Zucchini & Summer Squash

October

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

November

Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Grapes, Kale & Collards, Onions, Pears, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radishes, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Winter Squash

December

Quiet month; stored crops and greenhouse greens.

Frequently asked questions

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