The New Jersey chalkboard
What's in season in New Jersey
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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey, with the call-ahead honesty built in.
Frequently asked questions
What's in season right now in New Jersey?
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 early June through mid-June; sweet corn peak mid-July through late August; apples peak early September through mid-October.
When does the market season start in New Jersey?
The first local crops (spinach) show up around early April, and the boards fill from there.
Where can I go u-pick in New Jersey?
We chart timing, not farm listings — but the u-pick planner will tell you when any crop is worth the drive in New Jersey, and any search for "u-pick near me" works better once you know the week to aim for.