The Alaska chalkboard
What's in season in Alaska
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.
Almost everything squeezes into the long days of June through September — a short season, but an intense one.
Orchard fruit
Build the Alaska 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 Alaska, with the call-ahead honesty built in.
Frequently asked questions
What's in season right now in Alaska?
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-July through mid-August; sweet corn peak mid-August through late August; apples peak early September through mid-September.
When does the market season start in Alaska?
The first local crops (rhubarb) show up around mid-May, and the boards fill from there.
Where can I go u-pick in Alaska?
We chart timing, not farm listings — but the u-pick planner will tell you when any crop is worth the drive in Alaska, and any search for "u-pick near me" works better once you know the week to aim for.