Ohio Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables

What's In Season in Ohio?

By Molly Watson

Updated 10/03/17

Rainbow Swiss Chard
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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 in the Ohio. You can also look up produce by seasons: spring, summer, fall, winter.

  • Apples, July through October
  • Arugula, May through September
  • Asparagus, April through June
  • Basil, July through September
  • Beets, May through October
  • Blackberries, July into August
  • Blueberries, July into August
  • Broccoli, June through October
  • Brussels sprouts, August through November
  • Cabbage, June through November (local harvest available from storage through March)
  • Cantaloupes, August and September
  • Carrots, May through November (local harvest available from storage through winter)
  • Cauliflower, August through November
  • Celeriac/celery root, August through October
  • Celery, August through October
  • Chard, May through September
  • Cherries, June and July
  • Cilantro, June through September
  • Corn, mid-June through mid-August
  • Cucumbers, July through mid-October
  • Eggplant, July through mid-October
  • Fava beans, May and June
  • Fennel, September and October
  • Garlic, August through November
  • Garlic scapes/green garlic, May and June
  • Grapes, August and September
  • Green beans, July through September
  • Green Onions/Scallions, June through September
  • Greens (various), May through November
  • Herbs, various, May through October
  • Kale, June through November
  • Leeks, August through October
  • Lettuce (various), May through October
  • Melons, July through September
  • Morels, spring
  • Mushrooms (cultivated), year-round
  • Mushrooms (wild), spring through fall, varies tremendously each year
  • Onions, August through October (local harvest available from storage year-round)
  • Parsley, May through September
  • Parsnips, April and May and again in October through November (local harvest available from storage through winter)
  • Peaches, July and August
  • Pears, August through October
  • Peas and pea pods, June through August
  • Peppers (sweet), June through September
  • Persimmons, October
  • Plums & pluots, July and August
  • Potatoes, July through November (local harvest available from storage year-round)
  • Pumpkins, September through October
  • Radishes, May through October
  • Raspberries, June into August
  • Rhubarb, April through June
  • Shelling Beans, September through October (local harvest available dried year-round)
  • Spinach, May through October
  • Squash (summer), July through October
  • Squash (winter), August through November (local harvest available from storage into spring
  • Strawberries, June and July
  • Tomatoes, July through October
  • Turnips, August through November (local harvest available from storage through February)
  • Watermelons, August through September
  • Zucchini, July through October
  • Zucchini Blossoms, July and August