Rhode Island availability guide

The graph below depicts the general harvest season for locally grown fruits and vegetables in Rhode Island. Actual availability will vary based upon weather during the growing cycle, location of the farm and storability characteristics of the product.

Product Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Apples                        
Arugula                        
Apricots                        
Asparagus                        
Beets                        
Beans,Green                        
Bok Choy                        
Blackberries                        
Blueberries                        
Broccoli                        
Brussel Sprouts                        
Cabbage                        
Cantaloupe                        
Carrots                        
Cauliflower                        
Celery                        
Chard                        
Cherries                        
Corn,Sweet                        
Cranberries                        
Cucumbers                        
Eggplant                        
Garlic                        
Gooseberries                        
Grapes                        
Greens,Collard                        
Horseradish                        
Jostaberries                        
Kale                        
Kohlrabi                        
Lingonberries                        
Leeks                        
Lettuce                        
Mushrooms                        
Nectarines                        
Okra                        
Onions,Dry                        
Parsnips                        
Pawpaws                        
Peaches                        
Peas                        
Pears                        
Peppers,Bell                        
Peppers,Chili                        
Plums                        
Potatoes                        
Pumpkins                        
Quince                        
Radishes                        
Raspberries                        
Rhubarb                        
Rutabagas                        
Scallions                        
Shallots                        
Spinach                        
Squash,Summer                        
Squash,Winter                        
Strawberries                        
Sweet Potatoes                        
Tomatoes                        
Tomatoes,Cherry                        
Tomatillos                        
Turnips                        
Watermelon                        

This chart was compiled from a variety of sources that we believe to be correct, however due to the numerous data sources as well as the size and multiple growing districts in Rhode Island it is possible that errors have slipped in.If you are aware of additional products (including meat, dairy items, wine or any other item grown and produced in Rhode Island) or if you believe there are any other errors on this page, please send an email with the corrections to localproduct@locavorenetwork.com and we will make the corrections to the chart.

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