The Maryland chalkboard
What's in season in Maryland
The whole year on one board — hatched chalk for the early and late shoulders, solid for peak. The dashed line is today, drawn by your browser.
Build the Maryland market menu
Pick any month and get the shopping list version of this board, grouped for the stalls.
Time a u-pick trip
Crop by crop picking windows for Maryland, with the call-ahead honesty built in.
Frequently asked questions
What's in season right now in Maryland?
It changes week to week — the "at peak now" strip above reads today's date, so it never goes stale. For the classics: strawberries peak mid-May through late May; sweet corn peak early July through mid-August; apples peak early September through mid-October.
When does the market season start in Maryland?
The first local crops (radishes) show up around early April, and the boards fill from there.
Where can I go u-pick in Maryland?
We chart timing, not farm listings — but the u-pick planner will tell you when any crop is worth the drive in Maryland, and any search for "u-pick near me" works better once you know the week to aim for.