Seasonal Produce Guide

Discover what's in season across Canada and get expert tips on selecting, storing, and enjoying local produce at its peak freshness.

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Fall
Beets

Beets

August - October
ON, BC, QC, NS, NB, MB, SK, AB, PE
CAD $1–$3/lb

Earthy root crop; golden and chioggia varieties too.

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Availability Score: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on farm supply, inventory, and seasonal timing

Marketing Potential: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on campaigns, customer interest, and demand

Fall
Cauliflower

Cauliflower

August - October
ON, BC, QC, NS, NB, MB, SK, AB, PE
CAD $2–$5/head

White curds; also coloured and Romanesco types.

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Availability Score: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on farm supply, inventory, and seasonal timing

Marketing Potential: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on campaigns, customer interest, and demand

Fall
Cranberries

Cranberries

September - October
BC, QC, NB, NS, ON
CAD $3–$6/lb

Bog-grown berries harvested in fall; used in sauces and baking.

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Availability Score: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on farm supply, inventory, and seasonal timing

Marketing Potential: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on campaigns, customer interest, and demand

Fall
Grapes (Table- Wine)

Grapes (Table- Wine)

September - October
ON, BC, NS, QC
CAD $2–$5/lb

Table and wine grapes from Niagara, Okanagan, Annapolis Valley.

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Availability Score: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on farm supply, inventory, and seasonal timing

Marketing Potential: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on campaigns, customer interest, and demand

Fall
Leeks

Leeks

September - November
ON, BC, QC, NS, NB, MB, SK, AB, PE
CAD $2–$4/bunch

Mild allium used in soups and roasting.

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Availability Score: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on farm supply, inventory, and seasonal timing

Marketing Potential: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on campaigns, customer interest, and demand

Fall
Pears

Pears

August - October
ON, BC
CAD $2–$4/lb

Bartlett, Bosc, and other pears from Niagara & Okanagan.

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Availability Score: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on farm supply, inventory, and seasonal timing

Marketing Potential: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on campaigns, customer interest, and demand

Fall
Pumpkin

Pumpkin

September - October
ON, BC, QC, NS, NB, MB, SK, AB, PE
CAD $2–$6/each

Autumn staple for pies and carving.

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Availability Score: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on farm supply, inventory, and seasonal timing

Marketing Potential: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on campaigns, customer interest, and demand

Summer
Kale

Kale

June - November
ON, BC, QC, NS, NB, MB, SK, AB, PE
CAD $2–$4/bunch

Hardy leafy green; sweetens after frost.

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Availability Score: 2/10 Dynamic

Based on farm supply, inventory, and seasonal timing

Marketing Potential: 4/10 Dynamic

Based on campaigns, customer interest, and demand

Summer
Basil

Basil

July - September
ON, BC, QC, NS, NB, MB, SK, AB, PE
CAD $2–$4/bunch

Tender herb; peak flavour in warm months.

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Availability Score: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on farm supply, inventory, and seasonal timing

Marketing Potential: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on campaigns, customer interest, and demand

Summer
Blueberries (Highbush)

Blueberries (Highbush)

July - August
BC, ON, QC
CAD $3–$6/pint

Cultivated blueberries common in BC and Ontario.

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Availability Score: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on farm supply, inventory, and seasonal timing

Marketing Potential: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on campaigns, customer interest, and demand

Summer
Blueberries (Wild/Lowbush)

Blueberries (Wild/Lowbush)

July - August
NS, NB, QC, PE, NL
CAD $4–$7/pint

Wild lowbush berries from Atlantic Canada and Quebec.

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Availability Score: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on farm supply, inventory, and seasonal timing

Marketing Potential: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on campaigns, customer interest, and demand

Summer
Broccoli

Broccoli

June - October
ON, BC, QC, NS, NB, MB, SK, AB, PE
CAD $2–$4/head

Tight green florets; likes cool weather.

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Availability Score: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on farm supply, inventory, and seasonal timing

Marketing Potential: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on campaigns, customer interest, and demand

Summer
Cherries (Sweet)

Cherries (Sweet)

June - July
BC, ON
CAD $3–$7/lb

Juicy sweet cherries, especially from the Okanagan and Niagara.

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Availability Score: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on farm supply, inventory, and seasonal timing

Marketing Potential: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on campaigns, customer interest, and demand

Summer
Cucumbers (Field)

Cucumbers (Field)

July - September
ON, BC, QC, NS, NB, MB, SK, AB, PE
CAD $1–$3/each

Fresh cucumbers for slicing and pickling.

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Availability Score: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on farm supply, inventory, and seasonal timing

Marketing Potential: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on campaigns, customer interest, and demand

Summer
Garlic (Hardneck)

Garlic (Hardneck)

July - August
ON, BC, QC, NS, NB, MB, SK, AB, PE
CAD $6–$12/lb

Pungent bulbs; scapes in early summer.

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Availability Score: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on farm supply, inventory, and seasonal timing

Marketing Potential: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on campaigns, customer interest, and demand

Summer
Green Beans

Green Beans

July - September
ON, BC, QC, NS, NB, MB, SK, AB, PE
CAD $2–$5/lb

Snap beans (bush or pole) picked tender.

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Availability Score: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on farm supply, inventory, and seasonal timing

Marketing Potential: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on campaigns, customer interest, and demand

Summer
Haskap (Honeyberries)

Haskap (Honeyberries)

June - July
SK, MB, AB, ON
CAD $4–$8/pint

Early, tangy-sweet berries suited to cold climates.

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Availability Score: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on farm supply, inventory, and seasonal timing

Marketing Potential: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on campaigns, customer interest, and demand

Summer
Lavender

Lavender

June - August
ON, BC, QC, NS
$8–$20 per bundle

Fragrant purple flowers, used in oils, teas, and decoration.

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Availability Score: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on farm supply, inventory, and seasonal timing

Marketing Potential: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on campaigns, customer interest, and demand

Summer
Nectarines

Nectarines

August - September
ON, BC
CAD $2–$5/lb

Smooth-skinned stone fruit similar to peaches.

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Availability Score: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on farm supply, inventory, and seasonal timing

Marketing Potential: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on campaigns, customer interest, and demand

Summer
Peaches

Peaches

August - September
ON, BC
CAD $2–$5/lb

Fragrant stone fruit mainly from Niagara and Okanagan.

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Availability Score: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on farm supply, inventory, and seasonal timing

Marketing Potential: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on campaigns, customer interest, and demand

Summer
Peas (Shell/Sugar/Snow)

Peas (Shell/Sugar/Snow)

June - July
ON, BC, QC, NS, NB, MB, SK, AB, PE
CAD $2–$5/lb

Early-season legumes; sweet and crisp.

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Availability Score: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on farm supply, inventory, and seasonal timing

Marketing Potential: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on campaigns, customer interest, and demand

Summer
Plums

Plums

August - September
ON, BC
CAD $2–$4/lb

Various varieties (European and Japanese) in late summer.

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Availability Score: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on farm supply, inventory, and seasonal timing

Marketing Potential: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on campaigns, customer interest, and demand

Summer
Raspberries

Raspberries

July - August
ON, BC, QC, NS, NB, MB, SK, AB, PE
CAD $5–$8/pint

Delicate, aromatic berries with short harvest window.

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Availability Score: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on farm supply, inventory, and seasonal timing

Marketing Potential: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on campaigns, customer interest, and demand

Summer
Saskatoon Berries

Saskatoon Berries

June - July
SK, AB, MB
CAD $3–$6/pint

Prairie berry with almond-like flavour.

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Availability Score: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on farm supply, inventory, and seasonal timing

Marketing Potential: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on campaigns, customer interest, and demand

Summer
Spinach

Spinach

May - June
ON, BC, QC, NS, NB, MB, SK, AB, PE
CAD $2–$5/bunch

Tender leaves for salads and cooking.

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Availability Score: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on farm supply, inventory, and seasonal timing

Marketing Potential: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on campaigns, customer interest, and demand

Summer
Sunflower

Sunflower

July - September
ON, BC, QC, AB, MB, SK
$5–$15 per bunch

Bright yellow flowers, grown for seeds and ornamental purposes.

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Availability Score: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on farm supply, inventory, and seasonal timing

Marketing Potential: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on campaigns, customer interest, and demand

Summer
Sweet Corn

Sweet Corn

August - September
ON, BC, QC, NS, NB, MB, SK, AB, PE
CAD $0.50–$1.25/ear

Classic late-summer crop; best eaten soon after picking.

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Availability Score: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on farm supply, inventory, and seasonal timing

Marketing Potential: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on campaigns, customer interest, and demand

Summer
Tomatoes (Field)

Tomatoes (Field)

July - September
ON, BC, QC, NS, NB, MB, SK, AB, PE
CAD $2–$5/lb

Field-grown slicers, paste tomatoes, and heirlooms.

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Availability Score: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on farm supply, inventory, and seasonal timing

Marketing Potential: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on campaigns, customer interest, and demand

Summer
Wheat (Hard Red Spring)

Wheat (Hard Red Spring)

August - October
MB, SK, AB
$200–$300 per tonne

Canada’s main grain crop, high in protein, used for bread making.

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Availability Score: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on farm supply, inventory, and seasonal timing

Marketing Potential: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on campaigns, customer interest, and demand

Summer
Zucchini

Zucchini

July - September
ON, BC, QC, NS, NB, MB, SK, AB, PE
CAD $1–$3/lb

Prolific summer squash; versatile in cooking and baking.

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Availability Score: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on farm supply, inventory, and seasonal timing

Marketing Potential: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on campaigns, customer interest, and demand

Year-round
Oats

Oats

August - September
MB, SK, AB, ON
$180–$250 per tonne

Versatile grain for oatmeal, livestock feed, and beverages.

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Availability Score: 2/10 Dynamic

Based on farm supply, inventory, and seasonal timing

Marketing Potential: 3/10 Dynamic

Based on campaigns, customer interest, and demand

Winter
Maple Syrup

Maple Syrup

Mar - Apr
Available Nationwide
CAD $8–$15/250ml

Traditional sap-to-syrup product; peak in March–April.

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Availability Score: 2/10 Dynamic

Based on farm supply, inventory, and seasonal timing

Marketing Potential: 6/10 Dynamic

Based on campaigns, customer interest, and demand

Year-round
Cabbage (Green/Red)

Cabbage (Green/Red)

Aug - Mar
ON, BC, QC, NS, NB, MB, SK, AB, PE
CAD $1–$3/head

Crunchy heads; stores well into winter.

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Availability Score: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on farm supply, inventory, and seasonal timing

Marketing Potential: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on campaigns, customer interest, and demand

Year-round
Onions

Onions

Sep - Oct
ON, BC, QC, NS, NB, MB, SK, AB, PE
CAD $1–$2/lb

Yellow, red, and sweet onions; store well.

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Availability Score: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on farm supply, inventory, and seasonal timing

Marketing Potential: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on campaigns, customer interest, and demand

Year-round
Oyster Mushroom

Oyster Mushroom

January - December
ON, BC, QC, AB
$10–$18 per lb

Popular cultivated mushroom with delicate texture and mild flavor.

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Availability Score: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on farm supply, inventory, and seasonal timing

Marketing Potential: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on campaigns, customer interest, and demand

Year-round
Shiitake Mushroom

Shiitake Mushroom

January - December
ON, BC, QC
$12–$20 per lb

Savory, meaty mushroom widely used in cooking.

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Availability Score: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on farm supply, inventory, and seasonal timing

Marketing Potential: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on campaigns, customer interest, and demand

Year-round
Winter Squash

Winter Squash

Sep - Feb
ON, BC, QC, NS, NB, MB, SK, AB, PE
CAD $1–$2/lb

Sweet, dense flesh; excellent for roasting.

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Availability Score: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on farm supply, inventory, and seasonal timing

Marketing Potential: 1/10 Dynamic

Based on campaigns, customer interest, and demand

Seasonal Shopping Tips

Buy in Season

Seasonal produce is typically fresher, more flavorful, and more affordable than out-of-season items.

Visit Local Markets

Farmers markets often have the freshest seasonal produce and you can ask farmers about their growing methods.

Preserve for Winter

Consider canning, freezing, or drying seasonal produce to enjoy local flavors throughout the year.