Iowa availability guide

The graph below depicts the general harvest season for locally grown fruits and vegetables in Iowa. 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                        
Beans,Green                        
Blackberries                        
Blueberries                        
Broccoli                        
Brussels Sprouts                        
Cabbage                        
Carrots                        
Cauliflower                        
Celery                        
Chard                        
Corn,Sweet                        
Cucumbers                        
Eggplant                        
Garlic                        
Grapes                        
Greens,Collard                        
Lettuce,Head                        
Peppers,Chili                        
Kale                        
Kohlrabi                        
Leeks                        
Melons                        
Onions                        
Parsnips                        
Peaches                        
Onions,Pearl                        
Pears                        
Peppers,Bell                        
Potatoes                        
Pumpkins                        
Raspberries                        
Snowpeas                        
Spinach                        
Strawberries                        
Squash,Summer                        
Squash,Winter                        
Tomatillos                        
Tomatoes                        
Turnips                        

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 Iowa) 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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