Eat local,
Shop fresh
Your local Indiana farmers market has what's in season. Why buy your product at a farmers market? Indiana produce is grown on local farms during all seasons of the year, so there's always something new to discover --- plus it's often at its freshest and best tasting! Buying from local producers supports your community and offers you an ever-changing selection. Find your favorites!
FRUITS
Strawberries
May to July
At their peak, strawberries will look shiny and bright red, with stems that are attached and green.
Cherries
June to July
Choose cherries that are large, firm, bright and shiny with green stems. Darker red or yellow cherries will be sweeter than smaller sour cherries.
PEACHES
June to September
Look for yellow, firm, and fuzzy peaches that have some give with gentle pressure. Inspect at the bottom of a peach for its color, and avoid blemished peaches.
RASPBERRIES
June to September
Ripe raspberries should have a slight firmness when touched, and should not be soft or mushy. Choose ones that are plump and deep in color.
BLUEBERRIES
June to September
Choose berries that are firm and without bruising, damage or leaks.
CANTALOUPES
July to October
Select a cantaloupe that is fragrant and has a cream or yellowish undertone between the pattern on the skin.
WATERMELONS
July to October
Pick a watermelon with a yellowish spot where the melon has rested on the ground and seems heavy for its size.
APPLES
July to October
Choose apples with a fresh scent, intact stems, and firm, shiny and smooth skin.
PERSIMMONS
October to February
Look for plump persimmons with smooth, shiny, orange skin free of cracks or blemishes.
VEGETABLES
Radishes
January to December
Choose firm, smooth, brightly colored radishes. If the tops are attached, they should be green and fresh.
GREEN BEANS
April to June
Choose medium-size, bright green, firm pods with no sign of wilting or decay.
ASPARAGUS
April to June
Look for bright green asparagus. The stems should be crisp and firm and should snap (not bend) when bent. Look for dark green spear tips that have a hint of purple, which shows freshness.
CAULIFLOWER
May to June
Look for cauliflower with bright green leaves. The curds (the head) should be brightly colored and compact.
BROCCOLI
May to October
Look for dark green bunches that have no yellowing or odor. Floret leaves should be evenly colored with no wilting. Avoid thick, fat, or woody stalks.
TOMATOES
May to October
Find tomatoes with firm, shiny skin, but avoid tomatoes with breaks in the skin or bruises.
BEETS
May to November
Purchase beets that still have the leaf stems attached. Look for small beets with firm, blemish-free skin and that have bright green leaves that are not wilting.
PEPPERS
June to September
Peppers should be firm, and the stem should be fresh and green. Avoid peppers with wrinkles, black spots, or cuts.
SWEET CORN
July to September
Look for fresh, green husks that are insect-free. If the kernels are visible, make sure they are plump.
POTATOES
July to October
Pick potatoes that are about the same size, and that are firm, dry, and clean.
ONIONS
July to November
Select firm dry onions that have little to no scent. Avoid bulbs with blemishes, cuts, or bruises.
CARROTS
July to November
Carrots should be firm, evenly shaped, and smooth with a bright skin color. Avoid carrots that are cracked, rough, shriveled, or green at the top.
PUMPKINS
September to October
Look for pumpkins that are deep orange and heavy for their size. Avoid pumpkins that are soft, cut, or bruised.
Find Your Local Farmers Market!
Indiana Farmers Market Map
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Map Credit: Brian Healey
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