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