What's in Season in Georgia
Georgia doesn't run on a Northern calendar
In the Southeast, the seasons read differently than most "what's in season" lists assume. Cool-season crops and citrus peak in the cooler months, and the deep summer heat is often the quiet stretch for fresh vegetables — the reverse of the North. If a national calendar looks wrong for Georgia, this is why.
What's in season in Georgia, month by month
Typical seasonal windows for the Southeast region. These are sourced from Cooperative Extension harvest calendars — they're a regional guide, not a guarantee that a given crop is ready in your town on a given date. "From storage" marks crops kept from an earlier harvest rather than picked fresh that month.
| Month | Typically in season |
|---|---|
| January | Cool-season harvest: collards, kale, mustard and turnip greens, spinach, lettuce, carrots, radishes, cabbage, broccoli |
| February | Collards, kale, lettuce, spinach, carrots, radishes, cabbage, broccoli, English peas; sweet potatoes (from storage) |
| March | Spring greens, lettuce, spinach, radishes, spring onions, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, strawberries beginning |
| April | Strawberries, arugula, beets, bok choy, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, peas, Swiss chard, early tomatoes |
| May | Strawberries, peas, cabbage, beets, Swiss chard, early tomatoes, squash, cucumbers |
| June | Blackberries, sweet corn, snap and field peas, okra, eggplant, bell peppers, peaches, plums, potatoes, tomatoes, squash, cucumbers |
| July | Peaches, tomatoes, okra, sweet corn, butter and snap beans, field peas, cantaloupe, watermelon, cucumbers, eggplant, figs, squash, plums, pears |
| August | Tomatoes, okra, sweet corn, field peas, watermelon, cantaloupe, peaches, pears, figs, grapes, peanuts, squash, eggplant |
| September | Apples, green beans, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, late tomatoes, peppers and melons; muscadine grapes |
| October | Sweet potatoes, apples, pumpkins, collards, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, carrots, lettuce, mustard greens, turnips, beets, onions |
| November | Collards, kale, lettuce, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, carrots, radishes, mustard and turnip greens, beets; sweet potatoes |
| December | Collards, kale, mustard and turnip greens, lettuce, carrots, cabbage, broccoli; sweet potatoes (from storage) |
Regional-typical windows from Southeast Cooperative Extension calendars (sources below). For your exact local timing, check with your market.
One state, more than one season
How to use this calendar at the market
The single most reliable seasonality guide in Georgia is the farmer who grew the thing, standing behind their table. Walk the whole market once before buying — what's piled high and priced well is almost always what's in season right now. Ask vendors what's just come in and what's nearly done, and when something hits its peak and the price drops, that's the moment to buy extra for freezing or canning. For the bigger picture, see our national what's-in-season produce calendar.
Frequently asked questions
What produce is in season in Georgia right now?
It depends on the month, but Georgia follows the Southeast region's typical pattern. Use the month-by-month table above for your month, then confirm at your local farmers market — the farmers know what's actually peaking that week.
When is peak season at Georgia farmers markets?
Georgia runs more than one season. Cool-season crops and (where grown) citrus peak in the cooler months, and warm-season crops fill the warmer ones — the deep summer is often the quieter stretch for fresh vegetables.
Why might these dates be off for my town in Georgia?
These are typical regional windows, not a town-by-town guarantee. Your elevation, that year's weather, and whether a farmer uses greenhouses or high tunnels can shift any crop by a few weeks. Treat the calendar as a starting point.
Where can I buy what's in season in Georgia?
At a local farmers market or farm stand. Georgia has 234 farmers markets listed here from the USDA Local Food Portal — browse them by city to find one near you and see what's on the tables.
→ Farmers markets in Georgia · CSA farms in Georgia · National produce calendar
Sources
- NC State Extension — Garden Calendars
- Clemson HGIC — Harvesting Vegetables
- UGA CAES — Organic Cool-Season Crop Rotations for the Southeast
- USDA SNAP-Ed — Seasonal Produce Guide
- USDA AMS — Local & Regional Food Directories
These are typical regional harvest windows from Cooperative Extension and USDA sources, not a town-by-town guarantee. Timing varies by microclimate, elevation, weather, and growing method — confirm local timing with the farmers at your market.