Seasonal guide
These bands describe a typical year across Hampton Roads. They are not a statement about any seller's stock on any given day.
Weather moves these windows by weeks. Seafood availability is regulated as well as seasonal. Always confirm with the seller before travelling.
13 entries for this month.
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Peak harvest August through November, with stored-crop availability extending into winter
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Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services — Virginia Fruit and Vegetable Availability Calendar (virginiagrown.com) · reviewed 2026-08-10
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Summer squash: June through November. Pumpkins specifically: September through October.
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Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services — Virginia Fruit and Vegetable Availability Calendar (virginiagrown.com) · reviewed 2026-08-10
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July through October
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Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services — Virginia Fruit and Vegetable Availability Calendar (virginiagrown.com) · reviewed 2026-08-10
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March through May, and again October through December
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services — Virginia Fruit and Vegetable Availability Calendar (virginiagrown.com) · reviewed 2026-08-10
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May through December (beets, as a representative root vegetable)
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services — Virginia Fruit and Vegetable Availability Calendar (virginiagrown.com) · reviewed 2026-08-10
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Year-round, per the state's own availability calendar
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services — Virginia Fruit and Vegetable Availability Calendar (virginiagrown.com) · reviewed 2026-08-10
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Year-round, though production commonly dips in winter
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Kansas State University Research and Extension — "Why Does Egg Production Lower in Winter?" · reviewed 2026-08-10
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Harvested primarily in warmer months; jarred honey is generally sold year-round once harvested
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Suffolk VA Farmers' Market — "Honey" vendor page (official market organizer site) · reviewed 2026-08-10
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Year-round — beef and other farm-raised meats are processed and frozen, not tied to a harvest calendar
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Hayfield Farm — "From Field to Freezer: The Process, Pricing, and Timeline of Buying a Whole + Half Cow" · reviewed 2026-08-10
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Wild-harvest public oyster season generally runs October through April, but exact open dates vary by specific water area and harvest method
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Virginia Marine Resources Commission — Emergency Approved 2025-2026 Public Oyster Harvest Season · reviewed 2026-08-10
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March 17 through mid-December for hard crab pots (2026 season dates); April 15-October 15 for other commercial gear
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Virginia Administrative Code — 4VAC20-270-40, Blue crab season limits · reviewed 2026-08-10
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Varies widely by species — no single regional season applies
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Hampton Seafood Market (Graham & Rollins) (official site) · reviewed 2026-08-10
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Year-round — bread, baked goods, jams, pickles, and other preserved foods are not tied to a harvest calendar
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Suffolk VA Farmers' Market — 2026 Vendors (official market organizer site, full list) · reviewed 2026-08-10