Virginia Harvest Calendar - PickYourOwn.org
When fruit and vegetables are normally available and ready to pick in Virginia!
What's in season in May 2024, and other timely information:
Typical Crop Availability - When to Pick in Virginia
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asparagus
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beans
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blackberries
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blueberries
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broccoli
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cabbage
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cantaloupes
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cucumbers
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eggplant
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greens
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herbs
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nectarines
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peaches
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peas
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peppers
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potatoes
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raspberries
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pumpkins
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squash
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strawberries
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sweet corn
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sweet potatoes
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tomatoes
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watermelons
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Detailed Information for Specific Peach Varieties in Central Virginia
LOW ACID (MILD) PEACH VARIETIES
HIGH ACID
(TRADITIONAL) PEACH VARIETIES
Sweet-N-Up
Yellow/Freestone
Early- Mid August
SummerFest
Yellow/Freestone
Mid-Late August
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Variety
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Approximate Dates When Available (check in advance) |
Comments |
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Lodi
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Late July - August | |
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Summer Rambo
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August | |
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Gala
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August 10 - September 30 | Flavorful. Great for Pies |
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Ginger Gold
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Mid-August - September | |
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Golden Delicious
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September 10 - October 15 | Great for eating, applesauce & baking. |
| September 25 - October 25 | Eating | |
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Fuji
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Oct. 5 - Nov. 7 | Our favorite apple. Retains shape when cooked. |
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Jonagold
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October | |
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Granny Smith
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mid-October - early November | |
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Stayman
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Mid-October - early November | |
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Rome Beauty
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Mid-October - early November | |
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Pink Lady
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November 1 - Nov. 7 | Complex Sweet/Tart Flavor |
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York
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Mid-October - early November |
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