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August · Connecticut

What's in season at Connecticut farmers markets in August

Peak market month. Tomato + corn + peach trinity at every stand. Backed by USDA data on 136 Connecticut markets and the typical growing patterns for midwest & northeast.

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Connecticut signature this month

Sweet corn (Connecticut River Valley)

CT River Valley silt soils produce notable sweet corn.

Peak this August

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

Sweet corn (Connecticut River Valley) tomatoes peaches blueberries peppers eggplant cucumbers melons basil

Also in season

Reliably available at most markets this month.

raspberries blackberries plums green beans cabbage first apples shell beans

◐ Ending — last weeks

Grab these before they're gone for the year.

cherries snap peas

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Where to shop in Connecticut

Top Connecticut farmers markets

Chester Sunday Market

Chester · 06412
5.0 (21)

Downtown New Britain Farmers' Market

Britain · 06051
5.0 (11)

Goshen Farmers' Holiday Market

Goshen · 06756
5.0 (1)

Goshen Farmers' Market

Goshen · 06756
5.0 (1)

Litchfield Hills Farm-Fresh Market

Litchfield · 06759
5.0 (1)

Litchfield Hills Year Round Farmers Market--2022

Litchfield
5.0 (1)

Middletown Farmers' Market

Middletown · 06457
5.0 (9)

Naugatuck Farmers' Market

Naugatuck · 06770
5.0 (2)
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Seasonal data is generalized to midwest & northeast. 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.