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August · Colorado

What's in season at Colorado farmers markets in August

Peak season. Palisade peaches (CO) and Hatch chiles (NM) the regional stars. Backed by USDA data on 147 Colorado markets and the typical growing patterns for mountain west, desert sw & interior pnw.

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Colorado signature this month

Palisade peaches

Western Slope peaches — short season, intense flavor. Best-known stone fruit in the Mountain West.

Pueblo (Mirasol) green chiles

Colorado's answer to Hatch — roasted at every market in late summer.

Olathe sweet corn

Sweet corn from Olathe, on the Western Slope.

Rocky Ford cantaloupe

Heirloom cantaloupe from Rocky Ford on the eastern plains.

Peak this August

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

Palisade peaches Pueblo (Mirasol) green chiles Olathe sweet corn Rocky Ford cantaloupe tomatoes peaches (Palisade CO, UT, NM) green chiles (NM) peppers eggplant melons

Also in season

Reliably available at most markets this month.

cucumbers zucchini green beans basil first apples blackberries

◐ Ending — last weeks

Grab these before they're gone for the year.

cherries apricots

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July in Colorado

Was peak: cherries, apricots, sweet corn, cucumbers…

Next month →

September in Colorado

Coming into peak: green chiles (NM), tomatoes, apples, peppers…

Where to shop in Colorado

Top Colorado farmers markets

Carbondale Farmers' Market

Carbondale · 81623
5.0 (11)

Evergreen Farmers Market

Evergreen · 80439
5.0 (12)

Fountain Farmers Market

Fountain · 80817
5.0 (2)

Jax Farmer's Market in Lafayette

Lafayette · 80026
5.0 (64)

Lafayette Farmers Market

Lafayette · 80026
5.0 (64)

Local Brands Farm and Ranch Markets Cooperative

Hesperus · 81326
5.0 (1)

Monte Vista Farmers' Market

Monte Vista · 81144
5.0 (2)

Noco Virtual Farmers Market

Suite 139 Fort Collins · 80524
5.0 (4)
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Seasonal data is generalized to mountain west, desert sw & interior pnw. 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.