What's in season in Vermont
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.
Vermont's maple syrup season runs roughly February through April, when freezing nights meet thawing days.
In season now (July)
Fruit
Vegetables
Herbs
Buy it fresh in Vermont
Browse Vermont farmers markets or find u-pick farms in Vermont.
Vermont 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 Vermont right now?
- Around July, Vermont 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 Vermont?
- In Vermont, strawberries typically peak from June through July. Weather moves this window a bit each year.
- Where can I buy in-season produce in Vermont?
- Local farmers markets are the most direct source. Our Vermont directory lists markets with days, hours, and what vendors sell.