What is in season in Louisiana right now?

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

When is strawberry season in Louisiana?

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

Where can I buy in-season produce in Louisiana?

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

What's in season in Louisiana

Seasons run about a month ahead of the national norm, with long, hot summers and mild falls. Peak windows below are typical for the Southeast region; exact timing varies year to year and across the state, and your local farmers market is the best real-time guide.

Louisiana strawberries peak early, from February through April.

In season now (August)

Fruit

Apples Blackberries Cantaloupe & Melons Figs Grapes Peaches Pears Plums Raspberries Watermelon

Vegetables

Beets Broccoli Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Eggplant Garlic Green Beans Okra Onions Peppers Potatoes Radishes Salad Greens & Lettuce Sweet Corn Sweet Potatoes Tomatoes Winter Squash Zucchini & Summer Squash

Herbs

Basil

Buy it fresh in Louisiana

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

Louisiana produce calendar

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

January

Brussels Sprouts, Kale & Collards

February

Brussels Sprouts, Kale & Collards, Spinach

March

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

April

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

May

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

June

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

July

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

Augustnow

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

September

Apples, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Figs, Grapes, Kale & Collards, Okra, Onions, Pears, Peppers, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radishes, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Winter Squash

October

Apples, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Kale & Collards, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, Winter Squash

November

Brussels Sprouts, Kale & Collards, Pumpkins, Spinach

December

Brussels Sprouts, Kale & Collards, Spinach

Frequently asked questions

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