June Produce Preview

One of the best things about visiting Southwest Michigan in the summer is taking home flowers, fruits & veggies fresh from our farm stands. Farmers markets will also be popping up now through October with an assortment of fresh produce from a variety of vendors. Check out the last page of our Farms & Harvest Guide for a list of community farmers markets.

Here’s what local produce is available in Southwest Michigan in June:

Cucumbers (Salad)
In season late June to mid-September.
Where to get cucumbers: Piggott’s Farm Market, Nye’s Apple Barn, Sommerfeldt’s Farm Market
Tip: Look for smaller cucumbers. They are crisper and have finer seeds.

Flowers (Annuals)
In season now to mid-June.
Where to get annuals: Piggott’s Farm Market and Stover’s Farm Market

Herbs
In season early June to late July
Where to get herbs: Piggott’s Farm Market and Sommerfeldt’s Farm Market

Kale
In season early to late June.
Where to get kale: Sommerfeldt’s Farm Market

Radishes
In season June through October
Where to get radishes: Piggott’s Farm Market and Sommerfeldt’s Farm Market
Tip: The harder the radish, the fresher it is.

Squash (Summer)
In season late June to mid-September
Where to get squash: Piggott’s Farm Market, Nye’s Apple Barn and Sommerfeldt’s Farm Market
Tip: Squash only lasts for a few days so you’ll want to store it in your refrigerator as soon as possible to keep it fresh longer.

Strawberries
In season early June to late June.
Where to get strawberries: Piggott’s Farm Market, JW Morlock & Girls LLC, Lehman’s Orchard, Sommerfeldt’s Farm Market, Nye’s Apple Barn, Stover’s Farm Market and Bob’s Barn Farm Market.
U-pick is available at Lehman’s Orchard and Stover’s Farm Market.
Tip: Strawberries don’t continue to ripen after they are picked so look for bright red, plump berries; they are the sweetest.

Be sure to call and check with individual farms and markets to confirm what is available. Check out our food chart to see what fruits and veggies will be in season next!