The Michigan chalkboard
What's in season in Michigan
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 Lake Michigan fruit belt keeps the west side mild for orchards; the U.P. runs a few weeks behind the rest of the state.
Build the Michigan 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 Michigan, with the call-ahead honesty built in.
Frequently asked questions
What's in season right now in Michigan?
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 late August; apples peak early September through mid-October.
When does the market season start in Michigan?
The first local crops (rhubarb) show up around mid-April, and the boards fill from there.
Where can I go u-pick in Michigan?
We chart timing, not farm listings — but the u-pick planner will tell you when any crop is worth the drive in Michigan, and any search for "u-pick near me" works better once you know the week to aim for.