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The Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station and the Cooperative Extension Service of the University of Alaska Fairbanks have provided this chart to help you know when to buy high-quality AlaskaGrown vegetables and fruit.
The dates on this chart are for both the Matanuska and Tanana valleys. Produce may not be available in all areas of the state on the same dates. Dates may also vary from year to year.
Remember, if your favorite vegetable or fruit is not available at your local grocer or market, just ask. Producers and retailers welcome your suggestions.
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| Vegetable | JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC | |
| Beans |  |
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| Cabbage | |
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| Greens | |
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| Peas | |
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| Potatoes | |
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| Snow Peas | |
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| Summer Squash | |
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| Tomatoes | |
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| Winter Squash | |
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| Fruit | JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC | |
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| Blueberries | |
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| Currants | |
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| Gooseberries | |
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| Lingonberries | |
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| Raspberries | |
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