The growing season in New Brunswick is short but sweet. Depending on the growing season crop availability will vary—in the warmest years, seasons start earlier and last longer; in colder years harvest times start later and end sooner. Use this guide to learn what to expect when, and then keep your eyes open!
Apples, August through October (available from cold storage until spring)
Arugula, May through August and September through November
Asparagus, June and July
Basil, July through September
Beets, July through October (available from cold storage through spring)
Blackberries, late August
Blueberries, late July through August
Broccoli, July into October
Brussels sprouts, September into November
Cabbage, July into October (available from cold storage into spring)
Cantaloupes, August and September
Carrots, June into November (available from cold storage all year)
Cauliflower, September into November
Chard, July into October
Cherries, June and July
Collard greens, June through October
Corn, end of July through September
Cranberries, October through December
Cucumbers, August and September
Eggplant, end of July through September
Fiddleheads, April and May
Garlic, August through October (stored year-round)
Garlic scapes, May and June
Grapes, September and October
Green beans, August and September
Green onions, May through October
Herbs, various spring through fall
Kale, July through October
Leeks, August through November
Lettuce, May through October
Melons, August and September
Mint, June through October
Morels, spring
Mushrooms- Cultivated, year-round
Mushrooms- Wild, spring through fall
Nettles, spring
Onions, August through October (available from cold storage into spring)
Parsnips, October and November (available from cold storage through spring)
Pears, August into October
Pea greens, May and June
Peas and pea pods, June into August
Peppers (sweet), August and September
Potatoes, August through October (available from cold storage all year)
Pumpkins, October (available from cold storage into winter)
Radishes, May into September
Raspberries, late July through early August, second crop at the end of September
Rhubarb, May and June
Rutabagas, October and November (available from cold storage into spring)
Spinach, June, second crop starts end of August into October
Squash- Summer, July through September
Squash- Winter, September into November (available from cold storage through spring)
Strawberries, end of June into July
Tomatoes, July into October
Turnips, September and October (available from cold storage through spring)
Watermelons, August and September
Winter squash, September into November (available from cold storage through spring)
Zucchini, July through September
Zucchini blossoms, June through September