Fresh food changes with the seasons.
One of the best things about shopping at a farmers market is watching the seasons change on the tables. What you’ll find varies throughout the year, depending on the weather, growing conditions and what our farms are harvesting.
Use this guide to get an idea of what may be in season in Northern Virginia throughout the market year. Availability varies by farm and from week to week, so part of the fun is seeing what’s waiting for you at the market.
A Season at the Market
Northern Virginia’s growing season unfolds a little at a time. Here’s a general guide to some of the fresh produce you may find as the market season moves from spring through fall.
Spring
April & May
Greens • Lettuce • Spinach • Radishes • Asparagus • Spring Onions • Herbs • Strawberries • Peas • Garden Plants & Flowers
The first harvests of the year bring tender greens, herbs and cool-weather favorites.
Early Summer
June & July
Tomatoes • Cucumbers • Squash • Zucchini • Green Beans • Peppers • Corn • Blueberries • Blackberries • Peaches
Warmer weather brings some of the most colorful and abundant weeks of the growing season.
Late Summer
August & September
Fall
October & November
Tomatoes • Sweet Corn • Peppers • Cucumbers • Eggplant • Okra • Green Beans • Melons • Peaches • Apples • Grapes
Late summer brings peak-season abundance, with warm-weather favorites alongside the first tastes of fall.
Apples • Sweet Potatoes • Winter Squash • Pumpkins • Greens • Broccoli • Cauliflower • Cabbage • Root Vegetables • Herbs
Cooler days bring hearty vegetables, storage crops and the flavors that carry us into the end of the market season.
Looking for Something Specific?
Every growing season is different, and availability can change from one market day to the next. If you’re looking for a particular fruit, vegetable or other local product, check our participating businesses to see who may have what you’re looking for.
