Maryland produce is available at farmers' markets, roadside stands, pick-your-own farms, and certain supermarkets. Harvest times are approximate as weather conditions and overpicking may affect the ripening dates and availability of fruits and vegetables.
CALENDAR OF MARYLAND HARVESTS
| Feb. 7-21 | maple sap (sugar, syrup) |
| April 25-June 15 | asparagus |
| May | spinach |
| May 15-June 20 | strawberries |
| June 1-July 1 | peas (green) |
| June 1-Sept. 15 | cabbage |
| June 10-July 10 | cherries (sweet) |
| June 10-Sept. 15 | beans (snap) |
| June 15-July 10 | raspberries (black & red) |
| June 15-July 15 | cherries (sour) |
| June 20-Aug. 1 | blueberries |
| June 25-Aug. 30 | beans (pole) |
| June 25-Sept. 1 | squash (summer) |
| June 25-Sept. 15 | corn (yellow & white) |
| July 1-Aug. 1 | cucumbers (pickles) |
| July 1-Sept. 1 | cucumbers |
| July 1-Sept. 30 | potatoes |
| July 1-Oct. 30 | honey |
| July 4-Sept. 1 | beets |
| July 4-Sept. 15 | tomatoes |
| July 5-Aug. 1 | blackberries |
| July 5-Sept. 20 | peaches |
| July 10-Sept. 15 | carrots |
| July 10-Nov. 1 | broccoli |
| July 15-Aug. 30 | okra |
| July 15-Sept. 15 | cantaloupes, plums |
| July 20-Aug. 30 | peas (black-eyed) |
| July 20-Sept. 1 | beans (lima) |
| July 21-Sept. 20 | cider |
| July 25-Aug. 25 | nectarines |
| July 25-Sept. 10 | eggplant |
| July 25-Sept. 15 | peppers |
| July 25-Oct. 1 | watermelons |
| Aug. 1-Sept. 10 | blackberries (thornless) |
| Aug. 1-Sept. 30 | squash (winter) |
| Aug. 15-Sept. 20 | grapes (table & wine) |
| Aug. 15-Oct. 15 | pears |
| Aug. 15-Nov. 1 | turnips |
| Aug. 15-Nov. 5 | apples |
| Aug. 31-Sept. 25 | raspberries (red) |
| Sept.-Oct. | gourds |
| Sept. 5-Dec. 15 | sweet potatoes |
| Sept. 10-Nov. 30 | pumpkins |
| Oct.-Nov. | corn (ornamental) |
| December | Christmas trees |
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