California · Garden vegetables
Typically mid-June to late January, with peak early September through late December.
Hatched chalk = early and late shoulders; solid = peak.
The foggy Central Coast grows nearly the whole U.S. crop; peak runs fall into winter.
From mid-June — first pickings, lighter supply, best prices come later.
early September through late December — full stalls, full flavor. This is the stretch to plan around.
Through late January — quantity for preserving, and the stalls start dealing.
about 32 weeks end to end, shoulders included.
Brussels Sprout peak moves across the map. After this window, it lands next in:
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In California, the brussels sprout season typically runs mid-June to late January, with peak availability early September through late December. Exact weeks shift a little with each year's weather.
Rarely u-pick — look for whole stalks at fall farmers markets and farm stands instead. The best market weeks are early September through late December.
about 32 weeks end to end — mid-June to late January. The early and late shoulders are real but lighter; the solid stretch of chalk on the band is the sure bet.