Farmers Markets & Roadside Stands

Good Morning!!

As I was scurrying about this week, I passed the Georgia State Farmers Market and made a note to stop by and browse. It's been a few months since I've dropped in, so I need to make up for lost time. Since, it can be difficult to keep up with what's available when, I thought I'd share the Georgia schedule of crops and harvest dates. Keep in mind, these dates are typical. Take some time and research the markets in your area, pay them a visit and support your local and state farmers as well as the other vendors you may encounter at these great markets. And don't forget the unexpected roadside stands--some of the best tomatoes I've ever eaten came from a roadside stand in the middle of NOWHERE!! Keep those eyes open, you may be surprised by some of the items you'll discover.

Enjoy your Saturday!!

CROP	DATES
Apples	July 25-November 21
Asparagus	March 15-June 20
Beans - Lima	May 15-October 20
Beans: Pole & Snap	May 10-Nov. 5
Blackberries - Atlanta Area	June 1-July 30
Blackberries - Southern GA	May 15-June 15
Blueberries - Atlanta Area	June 15-August 15
Blueberries - Southern GA	June 1-Aug. 5
Cabbage	May 15-September 25
Cantaloupes	June 1-August 20
Christmas Trees	November-December
Collards	October 1-June 20
Corn - Sweet	May 15-July 1
Cucumbers	May 1-July 20
Eggplant	June 15-October 20
Grapes - Bunch	June 20-October 1
Lettuce	March 15-May 20
Muscadines	July 1-November 1
Nectarines	May 8-August 25
Okra	May 20-October 1
Onions - Dry	May 1-June 25
Onions - Green	Jan. 1-June 1
Onions - Vidalia®	April 20-June 10
Peaches	May 8-August 25
Peanuts	August 15-November 1
Pears	August 1-November 1
Peas - English	Jan. 15-April 1
Peas - Field	May 15-October 1
Pecans	September 1-Dec. 15
Pepper - Sweet	June 1-September 1
Plums	July 1-August 25
Potatoes - Irish	May 15-September 15
Potatoes - Sweet	July 15-November 20
Pumpkins	September 15-November 15
Squash	May 20-October 1
Strawberries - Atlanta Area & N. GA	April 5 -June 10
Strawberries - Southern GA	March 1- May 10
Tomatoes	May 25-October 15
Turnips - Bunched	Jan. 1-April 15
Turnips - Greens	October 1-March 15
Watermelons	June 25-September 1

Sheila Denise

Credits:
Photo: The Healthiest Habits
Crop Schedule: PickYourOwn.org