Michigan Lower Peninsula Seasonal Produce Availability Guide
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EmailThese charts show when fresh fruits, herbs, and vegetables commonly grown in Michigan's lower peninsula are most likely ready to buy. Dates can change a little each year and in different parts of the state.
Note: Not all foods will be at every market during these times. Some foods might be available outside of these expected times if they are grown in greenhouses or sourced from other parts of Michigan or other states.
Talk to local farmers to learn how and when they grow their food!
Fruit
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Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
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Apples (fall) |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Apples (summer) |
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X |
X |
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Apricots |
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X |
X |
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Blackberries |
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X |
X |
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Blueberries |
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X |
X |
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Cantaloupe |
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X |
X |
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Cherries (red tart) |
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X |
X |
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Cherries (sweet) |
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X |
X |
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Cranberries |
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X |
X |
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Grapes |
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X |
X |
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Muskmelon |
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X |
X |
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Nectarines |
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X |
X |
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Peaches |
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X |
X |
X |
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Pears |
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X |
X |
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Plums |
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X |
X |
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Red Raspberries |
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X |
X |
X |
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Rhubarb |
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X |
X |
X |
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Strawberries |
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X |
X |
X |
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Watermelon |
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X |
X |
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Herbs
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Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
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Basil |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Cilantro |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Dill |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Parsley |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Vegetables
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Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
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Asparagus |
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X |
X |
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Beans (green, snap, string, wax) |
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X |
X |
X |
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Beets |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Bok Choy |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Broccoli |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
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Brussels Sprouts |
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X |
X |
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Cabbage |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
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Carrots |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
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Cauliflower |
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X |
X |
X |
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Celeriac |
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X |
X |
X |
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Collards |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Cucumbers (greenhouse) |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Cucumbers (field) |
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X |
X |
X |
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Eggplant |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
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Fennel-Finocchio (bulb) |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
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Garlic |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Garlic Scapes |
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X |
X |
X |
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Kale |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Kohlrabi |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Leeks |
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X |
X |
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Lettuce/Greens |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
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Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sept |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
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Mushrooms (limited supply all year) |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Onions |
X |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Parsnips |
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X |
X |
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Peas (sugar snap) |
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X |
X |
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Peppers |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
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Potatoes |
X |
X |
X |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Pumpkins |
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X |
X |
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Radishes |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Rutabagas |
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X |
X |
X |
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Shallots |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Spinach |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Summer Squash (crookneck, pattypan, yellow, zucchini) |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
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Sweet Corn |
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X |
X |
X |
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Swiss Chard |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Tomatillo |
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X |
X |
X |
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Tomatoes |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
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Turnips |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Winter Squash (different types) |
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X |
X |
X |
X |