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North Carolina · Mid-South & coastal California

What's in season at North Carolina farmers markets

Month-by-month produce calendar for North Carolina — when each item peaks, what's in season, and when local markets open and close. 204 North Carolina markets in this directory.

What's in season right now (May) → All North Carolina markets

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What North Carolina markets do better than anyone

Sweet potatoes

Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec

NC is the #1 sweet potato state in the US (60% of national supply).

Strawberries

Peak: Apr, May

NC strawberries hit a week or two before the mid-Atlantic.

Heirloom apples (Western NC)

Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov

Henderson County apple country — over 40 heirloom varieties.

12-month calendar

Monthly guide for North Carolina farmers markets

Climate context

Mid-South & coastal California

Long season (Mar–Nov), brief winter lull — Georgia, Alabama, the Carolinas, central California.

North Carolina's outdoor market season generally follows the mid-south & coastal california pattern, though local microclimates and the work of individual growers (hoop houses, season-extension) can shift things by a few weeks in either direction.

North Carolina directory

Browse all 204 North Carolina farmers markets

By city, with hours, accepted payments, and Google maps + reviews on every listing.

Other states

Seasonal produce calendar — all 50 states

Same month-by-month guide for every other US state.