What is in season in Massachusetts right now?

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

When is strawberry season in Massachusetts?

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

Where can I buy in-season produce in Massachusetts?

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

What's in season in Massachusetts

Seasons start late and end fast; summer is short and intense, and frost usually closes things down by October. Peak windows below are typical for the Northeast region; exact timing varies year to year and across the state, and your local farmers market is the best real-time guide.

Massachusetts cranberries are harvested September through November.

In season now (July)

Fruit

Apricots Blueberries Cherries Peaches Raspberries Strawberries

Vegetables

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

Herbs

Basil

Buy it fresh in Massachusetts

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

Massachusetts produce calendar

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

Julynow

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

August

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, Pumpkins, Raspberries, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Winter Squash, Zucchini & Summer Squash

October

Apples, Basil, Beets, Blackberries, 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, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Winter Squash, Zucchini & Summer Squash

November

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

December

Quiet month; stored crops and greenhouse greens.

Frequently asked questions

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