The New York chalkboard
What's in season in New York
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.
Long Island and the Hudson Valley run a couple of weeks ahead of the North Country.
Build the New York 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 New York, with the call-ahead honesty built in.
Frequently asked questions
What's in season right now in New York?
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 New York?
The first local crops (rhubarb) show up around mid-April, and the boards fill from there.
Where can I go u-pick in New York?
We chart timing, not farm listings — but the u-pick planner will tell you when any crop is worth the drive in New York, and any search for "u-pick near me" works better once you know the week to aim for.