What's in season in North Dakota
A late, compressed season: most crops land between June and October, with sweet corn and squash as the summer stars. Peak windows below are typical for the Upper Midwest 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
Vegetables
Herbs
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North Dakota 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, Blackberries, Blueberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cherries, Cucumbers, Green Beans, Peaches, Peas, Radishes, Raspberries, Rhubarb, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Strawberries, Sweet Corn, 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, Raspberries, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Zucchini & Summer Squash
October
Apples, Basil, Beets, 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, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Winter Squash, Zucchini & Summer Squash
November
Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Grapes, Kale & Collards, Onions, Pears, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radishes, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Winter Squash
December
Quiet month; stored crops and greenhouse greens.
Frequently asked questions
- What is in season in North Dakota right now?
- Around July, North Dakota markets typically carry apricots, asparagus, basil, beets, and blackberries, among others. Exact timing varies year to year and across the state.
- When is strawberry season in North Dakota?
- In North Dakota, strawberries typically peak from June through July. Weather moves this window a bit each year.
- Where can I buy in-season produce in North Dakota?
- Local farmers markets are the most direct source. Our North Dakota directory lists markets with days, hours, and what vendors sell.