What Fruits and Vegetables Are Grown in NJ?

What fruits and vegetables are grown in NJ? When are fruits and vegetables harvested in New Jersey?

New Jersey is famous for its sweet corn and vine-ripened tomatoes. But there are a lot more delicious fruits and vegetables that are grown in New Jersey. We are The Garden State after all. Here is a list of what fruits and vegetable are grown in New Jersey and when they are harvested. Thank you to the New Jersey Agricultural Society for all their hard work on behalf of our state.

• Apples, July through October (cold storage until spring)
• Arugula, May through September
• Asparagus, May, and June
• Basil, July through September
• Beets, June through December
• Blackberries, late July through mid-August
• Blueberries, July and August
• Broccoli, June through November
• Broccoli Rabe, August through November
• Brussels Sprouts, September through November
• Cabbage, June through October
• Cantaloupes, August and September
• Carrots, June through September (local harvest available from storage through March)
• Cauliflower, August through November
• Celeriac/Celery Root, September through November
• Celery, August through October
• Chard, May through November
• Cherries, July
• Chicories, September and October
• Corn, June through August
• Cranberries, October through December
• Cucumbers, July through October
• Currants, August
• Eggplant, July through October
• Escarole, September and October
• Fava beans, May and June
• Fennel, October, and November
• Fiddleheads, April and May
• Garlic, July through October (stored year-round)
• Grapes, September and October
• Green Beans, July through September
• Green Onions/Scallions, May through September
• Kale, June through November
• Herbs, April through September
• Kohlrabi, June and July, September and October
• Leeks, August through December
• Lettuce, May through October
• Melons, July through October
• Mint, spring, and summer
• Morels, spring
• Mushrooms (cultivated), year-round
• Mushrooms (wild), spring through fall
• Nectarines, August and September
• Nettles, spring
• New Potatoes, May
• Okra, August and September
• Onions, July through October (stored in winter)
• Oregano, June through October
• Parsley, May through November
• Parsnips, April and May and again October through December
• Peaches, July through September
• Pears, August through December
• Pea Greens, April through June
• Peas and pea pods, June and July
• Peppers (sweet), July through October
• Plums, August and September
• Potatoes, July through December (available from storage year-round)
• Pumpkins, September through November
• Radicchio, September and October
• Radishes, May through September
• Raspberries, July through September
• Rhubarb, May through July
• Rutabagas, August through November
• Scallions/Green Onions, May through September
• Shelling Beans, September through November
• Snap peas/snow peas/pea pods, June through September
• Spinach, May through September
• Squash (summer), July through September
• Squash (winter), August through December
• Stinging Nettles, spring
• Strawberries, June
• Thyme, May through September
• Tomatoes, July through September
• Turnips, August through November (local harvest available from storage through the winter)
• Watermelons, August through October
• Winter Squash, August through December
• Zucchini, July through September
• Zucchini Blossoms, June and July

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As New Jersey’s first and largest food rescue, our mission is to reduce food waste and provide nourishment to our food-insecure neighbors throughout North Jersey. We rescue millions of pounds of fresh food annually that would otherwise be wasted and end up in landfills. This contributes to climate change. We deliver it to partner organizations who support the nearly 1 million people in our area who need it most.

Together, we can reduce food waste in our home and make a positive impact on the planet. Every little bit of effort—no matter how small—leads to change.