Fresh Produce at the Markets: Summer
Cool springs and summers can be very beneficial for fruit crops; not so much for some of our favorite summertime vegetables. But let those chips fall where they may and support local even if it takes a little longer to arrive this year! Enjoy the bounty to be found at your local farmers’ markets, roadside stands and local-loving grocery stores.
VEGETABLES
Peas (sugar snap, snow and English)
Spinach and Swiss chard
Lettuce
Cilantro
Garlic scapes
Radishes
Kohlrabi
Mushrooms (shiitake, oyster, wild and more)
Summer squash and zucchini
Early onions and scallions
Basil, dill and parsley
Cucumbers
Kale, collard and mustard greens
Green beans, all kinds
Young garlic
Shallots
Tomatoes
Cabbages
Turnips
Broccoli
Edamame beans
Sweet corn
Green peppers
Cauliflower
Fennel
Celery
Carrots
New potatoes
Eggplant
Beets
Chile peppers
Sweet peppers
Tomatillos
Artichokes
FRUITS
Strawberries (season ending)
Cherries (sweets, Balatons, then tarts)
Saskatoons
Blueberries
Blackberries
Raspberries
Apricots
Currants
Gooseberries
Peaches and nectarines
Melons
Summer apples
Plums
Pears
ALSO AT THE MARKETS
Wild and cultivated mushrooms
Locally raised meats
Great Lakes fish
Free-range eggs
Fresh pastas
Local cheeses
Pickles and cultured veggies
Jams, jellies and chutneys
Herbs and herbal teas
Maple syrup
Local honey and beeswax
Milk and ice cream
Breads and pastries
Garden plants
Soaps