โ‹In Season

What's in season in Kansas

Hot summers push many crops early; spring and early summer are the busiest harvest months, while the cool-season vegetables peak in winter. Peak windows below are typical for the South Central 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

Apples Apricots Blueberries Cantaloupe & Melons Figs Grapes Peaches Pears Plums Watermelon

Vegetables

Carrots Cucumbers Eggplant Green Beans Okra Onions Peppers Potatoes Sweet Corn Tomatoes Zucchini & Summer Squash

Herbs

Basil

Kansas produce calendar

January

Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Citrus, Kale & Collards, Spinach

February

Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Citrus, Kale & Collards, Spinach

March

Asparagus, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Citrus, Kale & Collards, Radishes, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Strawberries

April

Asparagus, Beets, Blackberries, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Peas, Radishes, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Strawberries

May

Apricots, Asparagus, Basil, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cantaloupe & Melons, Carrots, Cucumbers, Garlic, Green Beans, Peaches, Peas, Radishes, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Strawberries, Watermelon, Zucchini & Summer Squash

June

Apricots, Basil, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cantaloupe & Melons, Carrots, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Green Beans, Okra, Onions, Peaches, Peppers, Plums, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Zucchini & Summer Squash

Julynow

Apples, Apricots, Basil, Blueberries, Cantaloupe & Melons, Carrots, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Figs, Grapes, Green Beans, Okra, Onions, Peaches, Pears, Peppers, Plums, Potatoes, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Zucchini & Summer Squash

August

Apples, Basil, Cantaloupe & Melons, Carrots, Eggplant, Figs, Grapes, Green Beans, Okra, Onions, Peaches, Pears, Peppers, Plums, Potatoes, Radishes, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Winter Squash, Zucchini & Summer Squash

September

Apples, Carrots, Figs, Grapes, Okra, Onions, Pears, Peppers, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radishes, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Winter Squash

October

Apples, Beets, Carrots, Kale & Collards, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Sweet Potatoes, Winter Squash

November

Beets, Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, Citrus, Kale & Collards, Pumpkins, Spinach

December

Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Citrus, Kale & Collards, Spinach

Frequently asked questions

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