What is in season in North Carolina right now?

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

When is strawberry season in North Carolina?

In North Carolina, strawberries typically peak from April through June. Weather moves this window a bit each year.

Where can I buy in-season produce in North Carolina?

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

What's in season in North Carolina

Timing tracks close to the national norm, with strong spring and fall shoulder seasons. Peak windows below are typical for the Mid-Atlantic & Upper South region; exact timing varies year to year and across the state, and your local farmers market is the best real-time guide.

North Carolina is the nation's sweet potato leader, harvested in the fall.

In season now (July)

Fruit

Apricots Blackberries Blueberries Cantaloupe & Melons Cherries Peaches Plums Raspberries Watermelon

Vegetables

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

Herbs

Basil

Buy it fresh in North Carolina

Browse North Carolina farmers markets or find u-pick farms in North Carolina.

North Carolina produce calendar

January

Brussels Sprouts, Kale & Collards

February

Brussels Sprouts, Kale & Collards, Maple Syrup

March

Maple Syrup, Spinach

April

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

May

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

June

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

Julynow

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

August

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

September

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

October

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

November

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

December

Brussels Sprouts, Kale & Collards

Frequently asked questions

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