The North Carolina chalkboard
What's in season in North Carolina
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.
The coastal plain runs ahead of the Piedmont, and the mountains bring up the rear — often three weeks apart end to end.
Build the North Carolina 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 North Carolina, with the call-ahead honesty built in.
Frequently asked questions
What's in season right now in North Carolina?
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-April through mid-May; sweet corn peak mid-June through mid-July; apples peak mid-August through late September.
When does the market season start in North Carolina?
It never quite stops — North Carolina carries harvests through the winter months, which is exactly when some of its best produce peaks.
Where can I go u-pick in North Carolina?
We chart timing, not farm listings — but the u-pick planner will tell you when any crop is worth the drive in North Carolina, and any search for "u-pick near me" works better once you know the week to aim for.