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