The South Carolina chalkboard
What's in season in South Carolina
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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina, with the call-ahead honesty built in.
Frequently asked questions
What's in season right now in South Carolina?
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-April through mid-May; sweet corn peak early June through late June; apples peak mid-August through mid-September.
When does the market season start in South Carolina?
It never quite stops — South Carolina carries harvests through the winter months, which is exactly when some of its best produce peaks.
Where can I go u-pick in South Carolina?
We chart timing, not farm listings — but the u-pick planner will tell you when any crop is worth the drive in South Carolina, and any search for "u-pick near me" works better once you know the week to aim for.