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Best Pick Farm Markets
A guide to local sources of pick-your-own farms.
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Best Pick Farm Markets are operated by agricultural producers dedicated to customer satisfaction. They offer naturally ripened fruits and vegetables with color and freshness only seen on just-harvested produce—honey, sorghum, jellies, etc.
Fruits and vegetable crops are weather sensitive, so please call and check on availability before visiting your market of choice. View our guide to Harvest Seasons for Fruits and Vegetables.
Best Pick Producers
If you are a producer and would like to be included in the Best Pick listing please fill out the following form and mail it back to the indicated address. This is a free service.
Harvest Seasons for Fruits and Vegetables
| Commodity |
Dates* |
| Apples |
Aug. 30-Oct. 31 |
| Asparagus |
March 15-May 5 |
Beans
|
June 1-July 15
Oct. 1-Oct. 31 |
| Blackberries |
June 15-July 31 |
Blueberries
- Highbush
- Rabbiteye |
June-July
July-August |
Cabbage
|
May 1-June 15
Nov. 1-Dec. 5 |
| Cantaloupes |
June 25-Aug. 20 |
Corn—Sweet
|
June 10-July 15
Oct. 1-Oct. 20 |
Cucumbers
|
May 15-Oct. 20
Aug. 20-Oct. 20 |
| Eggplant |
July 5-Sept. 5 |
| Grapes—Bunch |
July 10-Aug. 15 |
| Muscadines |
Sept. 1-Oct. 15 |
| Nectarines |
June 15-Aug. 30 |
| Okra |
June 25-Oct. 15 |
| Peaches |
June 15-Aug. 30 |
| So. Peas |
July 1-Oct. 5 |
| Peppers |
July 5-Oct. 31 |
| Plums |
June-July |
Potatoes
- Irish
- Sweet |
May 15-June 15
Aug. 15-Oct. 31
|
| Pumpkins |
Sept. 15-Oct. 31 |
| Raspberries |
June 25-July 25 |
Squash
- Summer
|
May 15-July 15
Aug. 1-Oct. 15
|
| Winter |
June 15-Oct. 31 |
| Strawberries |
May 15-June 15 |
Tomatoes
|
June 15-July 31
Oct. 1-Oct. 31 |
| Watermelons |
July 5-Sept. 15 |
*Dates may vary due to geographical location.
This information is provided to you in a joint venture from Farm Bureau, Cooperative Extension Service, and the University of Arkansas Horticulture Department.