What's in season in Washington
Mild and berry-rich: cool summers bring waves of berries and greens, with apples and pears carrying the fall. Peak windows below are typical for the Pacific Northwest region; exact timing varies year to year and across the state, and your local farmers market is the best real-time guide.
Washington is the country's apple state, with harvest running August through October, plus superb sweet cherries in early summer.
In season now (July)
Fruit
Vegetables
Herbs
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Washington produce calendar
January
Brussels Sprouts, Kale & Collards, Maple Syrup
February
Brussels Sprouts, Kale & Collards, Maple Syrup
March
Quiet month; stored crops and greenhouse greens.
April
Asparagus, Radishes, Rhubarb, Spinach
May
Asparagus, Peas, Radishes, Rhubarb, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach
June
Apricots, Asparagus, Basil, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cherries, Cucumbers, Green Beans, Peaches, Peas, Radishes, Raspberries, Rhubarb, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Strawberries, Zucchini & Summer Squash
Julynow
Apricots, Basil, Beets, Blackberries, Blueberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cantaloupe & Melons, Carrots, Cherries, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Green Beans, Onions, Peaches, Peas, Peppers, Plums, Radishes, Raspberries, Rhubarb, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Strawberries, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Zucchini & Summer Squash
August
Apples, Apricots, Basil, Beets, Blackberries, Blueberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cantaloupe & Melons, Carrots, Cherries, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Figs, Garlic, Grapes, Green Beans, Onions, Peaches, Pears, Peas, Peppers, Plums, Potatoes, Radishes, Raspberries, Rhubarb, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Zucchini & Summer Squash
September
Apples, Basil, Beets, Blackberries, Blueberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cantaloupe & Melons, Carrots, Cauliflower, Eggplant, Figs, Garlic, Grapes, Green Beans, Kale & Collards, Onions, Peaches, Pears, Peas, Peppers, Plums, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radishes, 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, 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, Maple Syrup, Potatoes, Radishes, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, Winter Squash
December
Brussels Sprouts, Kale & Collards, Maple Syrup
Frequently asked questions
- What is in season in Washington right now?
- Around July, Washington 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 Washington?
- In Washington, strawberries typically peak from June through July. Weather moves this window a bit each year.
- Where can I buy in-season produce in Washington?
- Local farmers markets are the most direct source. Our Washington directory lists markets with days, hours, and what vendors sell.