North Carolina · Garden vegetables
Typically early May to late June, and again early October to late November, with peak mid-May through mid-June.
Hatched chalk = early and late shoulders; solid = peak.
The coastal plain runs ahead of the Piedmont, and the mountains bring up the rear — often three weeks apart end to end.
From early May, and again early October — first pickings, lighter supply, best prices come later.
mid-May through mid-June; again mid-October through mid-November — full stalls, full flavor. This is the stretch to plan around.
Through late November — quantity for preserving, and the stalls start dealing.
about 17 weeks end to end, shoulders included.
Beet peak moves across the map. After this window, it lands next in:
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In North Carolina, the beet season typically runs early May to late June, and again early October to late November, with peak availability mid-May through mid-June. Exact weeks shift a little with each year's weather.
Dig-your-own beets are uncommon — look for firm bunches with fresh tops at farmers markets. The best market weeks are mid-May through mid-June.
about 17 weeks end to end — early May to late June, and again early October to late November. The early and late shoulders are real but lighter; the solid stretch of chalk on the band is the sure bet.