Local Produce Availability

When is the produce available in Jefferson County?

Use this chart as a rough guide to produce availability. Harvest maturity may vary from year to year, depending on seasonal weather. Some growers specialize in "out-of-season" production when prices tend to be higher. Phone ahead to make sure the items you want are available.

Beans late May - late July
mid September - late October
Cucumbers mid May - late July
mid September - late October
Eggplant late June - late October
Greens late October - June
Okra late June - late October
Onions late April - mid June
Peanuts late June - late October
Peppers June - mid August
mid September - November 
Potatoes May - late June
Southern Peas late May - November
Squash mid May - late July
mid September - late October
Sweet Corn mid June - July
Sweet Potatoes September - early November
Tomatoes June - late October
Watermelon late May - mid July
Blackberries April - May
Blueberries late May - early July
Grapes late August - late October
Peaches late May - early July
Pears late August - mid October
Persimmons  late September - mid November
Chestnuts November - mid December
Pecans  late October - early December
Eggplant
eggplant

Find eggplant from late June through late October.

Peanuts
Peanuts

Find peanuts from June through late October.

Tomatoes
Tomatoes

Find locally grown tomatoes from June through late October.

Blueberries
Black bear

Find blueberries from late May through early July.