July delivers the heart of summer abundance across Canada, with sweet corn arriving at markets, stone fruits like peaches and plums peaking, raspberries complementing strawberries, and field tomatoes transitioning from greenhouses. An explosion of greens, beans, and berries fills farmers’ markets nationwide.
Availability varies significantly by province, weather, and year. What you see at a BC farmers’ market may differ from an Ontario grocer or Quebec field. Use our What’s in Season chart as a general guide, and check your local grocer and farmers’ market for specifics in your region.
Fresh in July (Peak Summer Crops)
These local field crops are abundant in July:
- Broccoli: June-October in Quebec, Ontario and BC. What’s in Season? Broccoli
- Cabbage: July-September. What’s in Season? Cabbage
- Cauliflower: June-October. What’s in Season? Cauliflower
- Cucumbers (field): Peak abundance. What’s in Season? Cucumbers
- Eggplant (field crop): July through September. What’s in Season? Eggplant
- Garlic: Abundance July-September. What’s in Season? Garlic
- Green Onions: June – November, Green onions are predominantly grown in the muck fields (drained swampland) of Quebec and Ontario (Holland Marsh), but they are also produced in Nova Scotia, BC and the prairie provinces. What’s in Season? Green Onions
- Green/Wax Beans: Abundant July-September. What’s in Season? Green and Wax Beans
- Lettuce (Head/Leaf): Mid June- Mid October in Quebec, Ontario and BC. What’s in Season? Lettuce
- Peas (snow/snap/shelled): June–October in Ontario, Quebec, BC. What’s in Season? Fresh Green Peas
- Sweet Corn: Peak July-September across Ontario, Quebec, BC, and Atlantic; pick ears with tight, dark green husks for maximum sweetness. What’s in Season? Corn
These local fruit crops define July’s spectacular bounty:
- Apricot: Late July-August in BC, Okanagan, Ontario, Niagara. What’s in Season? Apricots
- Blueberries (wild/cultivated): July peak in BC, Atlantic, and Ontario wild areas. What’s in Season? Blueberries
- Cherries (sweet/tart): Late June–August in BC (Okanagan), Ontario (Niagara); early varieties lead. What’s in Season? Cherries
- Haskaps: late June – early July. What’s in Season? Haskaps
- Peaches (continued peak): July–early September in Ontario (Niagara), BC (Okanagan). What’s in Season? Peaches
- Plums (continued): July–September; Ontario and BC. What’s in Season? Plums
- Raspberries: July–September peak. What’s in Season? Raspberries
- Rhubarb: Field-grown through summer. What’s in Season? Rhubarb
- Saskatoon berries: Late June to Early July and even into late July, depending on location and conditions. What’s in Season? Saskatoon Berries
- Strawberries (field-grown peak): June–July across Ontario, Quebec, BC (Fraser Valley), and Atlantic; U-pick season starts. What’s in Season? Strawberries
Fresh in July (Greenhouse)
Greenhouse-Grown (year-round availability):
- Bell peppers: Year-round. What’s in Season? Bell Peppers (Field and Greenhouse)
- Cucumbers: Year-round. What’s in Season? Cucumbers
- Eggplant: What’s in Season? Eggplant
- Lettuce: Year-round. What’s in Season? Lettuce
- Mushrooms: Year-yound. What’s in Season? Mushrooms
- Tomatoes: Year-round. What’s in Season? Tomatoes (Field and Greenhouse)
- Strawberries: Year-round supplement. Strawberries (greenhouse, year-round)
Available in July (Peak Storage)
- Apples: What’s in Season? Apples
- Carrots: Year-round storage freshness. What’s in Season? Carrots
- Cabbage: Year-round storage. What’s in Season? Cabbage
- Dry Onions: Year-round storage. What’s in Season? Dry Onions
- Potatoes: Year-round storage. What’s in Season? Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes: Year-round storage. What’s in Season? Sweet Potatoes
