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