Upper-Midwestern Seasonal Fruits & Vegetables

Later harvest, shorter growing season, and more dependence on cool-weather and storage crops mark Upper-Midwestern seasonality. Exact crop availability and harvest times vary year-to-year, but this summary will help you know when to look for what at markets near you.

Apples, August through October
Asparagus, May through August
Basil, August and September
Beets, June through October
Bitter melon, August through October
Blueberries, July into August
Broccoli, June through October
Brussels sprouts, August through mid-November
Cabbage, June into November
Cantaloupes, August and September
Carrots, June through October (local harvest available from storage through winter)
Cauliflower, August through November
Celery, August through October
Chard, July through September
Corn, mid-June through mid-August
Cucumbers, July through mid-October
Eggplant, July through mid-October
Garlic, August through November
Grapes, September
Green beans, July through September
Green onions, June through September
Greens (various), June through October
Herbs, July through October
Leeks, August through October
Lettuce (various), June through September
Melons, August and September
Mint, April through October
Onions, August through October (local harvest available from storage year-round)
Parsnips, April and May and again in October through November (local harvest available from storage through winter)
Pea greens, June and July
Peas, July through August
Peppers (sweet), July through September
PotatoesPotatoes, July through October (local harvest available from storage year-round)
Pumpkins, October
RadishesRadishes, May through October
Raspberries, June into August
Rhubarb, May through June
Rutabagas, October through November (available from storage into spring)
Shelling Beans, September through October (local harvest available dried year-round)
Spinach, May through October
Summer Squash, July through October
Strawberries, June and July
Tomatoes, July through early October
Turnips, August through November (local harvest available from storage through February
Watermelons, August through September
Wild Rice, local harvest available from storage year-round
Winter Squash, August through October (local harvest available from storage through February)
Zucchini, July through October
Zucchini Blossoms, June through August