New Brunswick Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables

What's In Season In New Brunswick?

Produce at farmers market
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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