June brings the full glory of early summer across Canada, with strawberries at peak, cherries making their debut, and field crops like peas, beans, and greens hitting stride. Greenhouse produce and storage staples round out vibrant market displays during this abundant month.
Availability varies significantly by province, weather, and year. What you see in a BC greenhouse may differ from an Atlantic market or Ontario grocery store. 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 June (Peak Early Summer Crops)
These local field crops are abundant in June:
- Asparagus (continued peak): May–Late June. What’s in Season? Asparagus
- Broccoli: June-October in Quebec, Ontario and BC. What’s in Season? Broccoli
- Cauliflower: June-October. What’s in Season? Cauliflower
- 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: Early June–August across regions. 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; tender pods perfect for stir-fries and salads. What’s in Season? Fresh Green Peas
These local fruit crops define June’s bounty:
- 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
- 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
- Rhubarb: Field-grown through summer. What’s in Season? Rhubarb
Fresh in June (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 June (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
