The main season is comprised of five four week ‘windows’ that have emerged over time based upon what gets ripe when. There are some varieties which, once they begin, persist strictly because the plant continues to fruit. An example of that would be summer squash, or cucumbers. Others persist because they are succession plantings of ‘One and Done’ types. Corn is like that; once the ears are gone, the plant is done.
Types | Main 1 May 26- Jun 22 | Main 2 Jun 23-Jul 17 | Main 3 Jul 21-Aug 14 | Main 4 Aug18-Sep 11 | Main 5 Sep 15-Oct 9 |
Greens | Lettuce, Chard | Lettuce, Chard | Lettuce, Chard | Lettuce, Chard | Lettuce, Chard |
Crunchies | Beets, Carrots | Beets, Carrots, Cucumbers | Carrots, Cucumbers | Carrots, Cucumbers | Beets, Carrots, Cucumbers |
Herbs | Parsley, Arugula, Basil, Chives | Parsley, Arugula, Chives | Parsley, Fennel, Basil, Dill, Mint | Parsley, Fennel, Basil, Dill, Mint | Parsley, Basil, Dill, Mint |
Squashes | none | summer | summer | summer | winter |
Brassicas | Cabbage, Pac Choi, Broccoli, Cauliflower | Cabbage, Pac Choi, Broccoli, Cauliflower | none | none | Cabbage, Pac Choi, Broccoli, Cauliflower |
Starches | baby potatoes | baby potatoes | Beans, Potatoes | Corn, Potatoes | Potatoes |
Onions | Greens | Walla Walla, Greens | Yellow, Red, Greens | Yellow, Red, Greens | Yellow, Red, Greens |
Fruit Veg | none | cherry Tomatoes, eggplant | Beefsteak, Slicer, Cherry, Eggplant | Beefsteak, Slicer, Cherry, Eggplant | Beefsteak, Slicer, Cherry, Eggplant |
Fruit Other | Raspberry | Boysenberry | Peach, Apples | Grapes, Apples, Figs (maybe) | Apples, Figs maybe |
Special | Garlic Scapes | none | none | none | decore squash, pumpkins, corn stalks |