What is in season in Montana right now?

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

When is strawberry season in Montana?

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

Where can I buy in-season produce in Montana?

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

What's in season in Montana

High elevation means a late season packed into summer and early fall, but cool nights make it a great one for greens and stone fruit. Peak windows below are typical for the Mountain West 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

Apricots Blackberries Cantaloupe & Melons Peaches Plums Raspberries Watermelon

Vegetables

Beets Broccoli Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Cucumbers Eggplant Garlic Green Beans Kale & Collards Onions Peppers Salad Greens & Lettuce Spinach Sweet Corn Tomatoes Zucchini & Summer Squash

Herbs

Basil

Buy it fresh in Montana

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

Montana produce calendar

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

January

Quiet month; stored crops and greenhouse greens.

February

Quiet month; stored crops and greenhouse greens.

March

Quiet month; stored crops and greenhouse greens.

April

Quiet month; stored crops and greenhouse greens.

May

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

June

Asparagus, Cherries, Kale & Collards, Peas, Radishes, Rhubarb, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Strawberries

July

Apricots, Asparagus, Basil, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Cherries, Cucumbers, Green Beans, Kale & Collards, Peas, Radishes, Raspberries, Rhubarb, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Strawberries, Sweet Corn, Zucchini & Summer Squash

Augustnow

Apricots, Basil, Beets, Blackberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cantaloupe & Melons, Carrots, Cauliflower, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Green Beans, Kale & Collards, Onions, Peaches, Peppers, Plums, Raspberries, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Zucchini & Summer Squash

September

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

October

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

November

Pumpkins, Winter Squash

December

Quiet month; stored crops and greenhouse greens.

Frequently asked questions

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