Farmers Markets Near Me

May · California

What's in season at California farmers markets in May

Last weeks of strawberries; first summer squash and cucumbers appear. Backed by USDA data on 594 California markets and the typical growing patterns for mid-south & coastal california.

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California signature this month

Avocados

California grows ~90% of US avocados; Hass variety dominates.

Strawberries

CA grows ~90% of US strawberries — Watsonville and Oxnard are the hubs.

Stone fruit (peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots)

CA produces 80% of US stone fruit. Central Valley orchards supply most Bay Area markets.

Artichokes (Castroville)

Castroville is the artichoke capital of the world.

Peak this May

These are at their absolute best right now — buy them in volume, eat them all week.

Avocados Strawberries Stone fruit (peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots) Artichokes (Castroville) asparagus snap peas lettuce spring onions first squash

Also in season

Reliably available at most markets this month.

radishes spinach rhubarb green garlic fava beans first cucumbers

◐ Ending — last weeks

Grab these before they're gone for the year.

asparagus (late month)

← Last month

April in California

Was peak: strawberries, asparagus, spring onions, lettuce…

Next month →

June in California

Coming into peak: blueberries, cherries, squash, cucumbers…

Where to shop in California

Top California farmers markets

Santa Rosa Community Farmers Market at the Veterans Building

Santa Rosa · 95404
5.0 (22)
SNAP / EBT Organic WIC

Hamilton Landing Farmers' Market

Novato
5.0 (1)
SNAP / EBT Organic

Oakhurst Farmers' Market

Oakhurst · 40596
5.0 (1)

Ramona Certified Farmers' Market

Ramona · 92065
5.0 (2)

Altadena Farmers Market

Altadena · 91001
5.0 (2)

Arts District Farmers' Market

Los Angeles · 90013
5.0 (1)

Carmel Valley Certified Farmers Market

Diego · 92130
5.0 (6)

Coronado Farmers' Market

Coronado · 92118
5.0 (2)
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Seasonal data is generalized to mid-south & coastal california. Local microclimates, hoop houses, and specific orchard varieties can shift these by 2-4 weeks. Always confirm with the specific market or vendor — and ask the farmer what just came in. Source: USDA cooperative extension calendars synthesized into 6 US climate zones.