Connecticut availability guide

The graph below depicts the general harvest season for locally grown fruits and vegetables in Connecticut. Actual availability will vary based upon weather during the growing cycle, location of the farm and storability characteristics of the product.

Product Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Apples                        
Asparagus                        
Beans,Green                        
Beets                        
Blueberries                        
Broccoli                        
Cabbage                        
Cantaloupe                        
Carrots                        
Cauliflower                        
Cherries                        
Cucumbers                        
Eggplant                        
Garlic                        
Greens                        
Herbs                        
Leeks                        
Lettuce                        
Mushrooms                        
Nectarines                        
Cilantro                        
Onions                        
Peaches                        
Pears                        
Dill                        
Peppers                        
Plums                        
Potatoes                        
Raspberries                        
Strawberries                        
Squash,Summer                        
Corn,Sweet                        
Tomatoes                        
Turnips                        
Watermelon                        
Squash,Winter                        

This chart was compiled from a variety of sources that we believe to be correct, however due to the numerous data sources it is possible that errors have slipped in. If you are aware of additional products (including meat, dairy items, wine or any other item grown and produced in Connecticut) or if you believe there are any other errors on this page, please send an email with the corrections to localproduct@locavorenetwork.com and we will make the corrections to the chart.

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