What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season in Detroit?

Due to Michigan's cold climate, the peak of the harvest season is in late summer and early fall. That's not to say there isn't some locally grown, fresh produce available during other months; but knowing when certain fruits and vegetables are in season in Detroit will help you time your visit to one of the area's many farmers' markets.

January

Apples (fall)

February

Apples (fall)
Maple syrup (lower peninsula)

March

Maple Syrup (lower peninsula)

April

Asparagus
Herbs (depending on herb)
Maple Syrup (upper peninsula)

May

Asparagus
Herbs (depending on herb)
Fresh Mint
Rhubarb

June

Asparagus
Cabbage
Carrots (end of month)
Celery
Cherries, sweet (end of month)
Herbs (depending on herb)
Honey
Fresh mint
Peas
Squash
Strawberries

July

Apples (Last half of month)

Lodi, Early McIntosh
Blackberries
Blueberries
Cabbage
Carrots
Celery
Cherries, tart (early part of month)
Cucumbers
Green Beans
Green Onions (end of month)
Green Peppers
Herbs (depending on herb)
Honey
Fresh mint
Peaches (last part of month)
Plums (starting mid month)
Potatoes
Raspberries
Squash
Strawberries (until mid month)
Sweet corn
Tomatoes

August

Apples

Early McIntosh, Paula Red, Early Fugi, Molly Delicious, Red Wealthy
Blackberries
Blueberries
Cabbage
Carrots
Celery
Cherries
Cucumbers
Dry edible beans
Green beans
Green onions
Green peppers
Herbs (depending on herb)
Honey
Fresh Mint
Nectarines (end of month)
Onions (end of month)
Peaches
Pear
Plums
Potatoes
Raspberries
Squash
Sweet corn
Tomatoes
Wine grapes (end of month)

September

Apples

Early McIntosh, Paula Red, Early Fugi, Molly Delicious, Red Wealthy, McIntosh, Snow, Golden Russet, Gala, Cortland, Wolf River, Ginger Golden Delicious, Jonathan
Blueberries
Cabbage
Carrots
Celery
Cranberries
Dry edibles beans
Green beans
Green onions
Green peppers
Herbs (depending on herb)
Honey
Fresh Mint
Nectarines (until early month)
Onions (later maturing)
Peaches (to mid month)
Pears (Bartlett)
Plums
Potatoes (peak)
Pumpkins
Raspberries
Squash
Sweet corn
Tomatoes

October

Apples

McIntosh, Snow, Golden Russet, Cortland, Wolf River, Ginger Golden Delicious, Jonathan, Empire, Old Fashioned Red Delicious, Double Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Steel Red, Ida Red, Fugi, N. Spy, Rome, Granny Smith, Mutsu
Cabbage
Carrots
Celery
Chestnuts
Cranberries
Dry edible beans
Green beans (through mid month)
Green peppers (through mid month)
Herbs (depending on herb)
Pears (until mid month)
Plums
Potatoes
Pumpkins
Raspberries
Squash
Tomatoes (through mid month)