Fresh in the markets

Organic versions of your favorite flavors are coming to farmers markets in Monterey and Santa Cruz counties. Shop one of the local markets or try a new one. Markets are open all year unless otherwise noted.

We ❤ May
Artichokes, asparagus, avocados, cherries, leafy greens, raspberries, snow peas, strawberries, sugar snaps—are fresh in the markets in April. Check out the year-round schedule of What’s in Season?

Conventional or organic? See EWGs Dirty Dozen to find produce that contains pesticide residue and needs to be on your organic shopping list: Spinach; Strawberries; Kale, Collard and Mustard Greens; Grapes, Peaches; Cherries; Nectarines; Pears; Apples; Blackberries; Potatoes.

Saturday
Aptos. 8-noon, Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Dr. Open year-round.
Salinas Old Town. 9-2pm, 333 Main St. Open year-round.
Santa Cruz Westside. 9-1pm, Mission at Western. Open year-round.
Scotts Valley. 9-1pm, 5060 Scotts Valley Dr. Open May-Nov.

Sunday
Carmel Valley. 10-2pm, 9550 Carmel Valley Rd. Open year-round.
Corralitos. 11-3pm, 127 Hames Rd. Open year-round.
Marina. 10-2pm, 215 Reservation Rd. Open year-round.
Monterey at Del Monte. 8-12pm, Del Monte Shopping Center. Open May-Sept.
Santa Cruz-Live Oak/Eastside, 9-1, 15th at East Cliff. Open year-round.

Monday
Pacific Grove. 3-6pm (6pm summer), Corner of Central and Grand. Open year-round.

Tuesday
Alisal. 11-4pm, (2pm winter) 632 East Alisal, Salinas. Open June-October.
Carmel Barnyard. 9-1pm 3690 The Barnyard. Open May-Sept.
Felton. 1:30-5:30, 120 Russell Ave. Open May-Oct.
Old Monterey. 4-7pm (8pm summer), Alvarado and W. Franklin. Open year-round.
Santa Cruz-UCSC Farm. 12-6pm, Tues and Fri, Bay and High. Open June-Oct.
Watsonville El Mercado. 2-6pm, Ramsey Park. Open April-October.

Wednesday
Salinas Market at Natividad Medical Center. 10-2:30pm, 1441 Constitution. Open year-round.
Santa Cruz Downtown. 12:30-5pm (6:00 summer), Cedar & Church. Open year-round.

Thursday
Carmel-by-the-Sea. 10-2pm, Mission & 6th.
Castroville. 3-7, 11261 Crane St. Open year-round.
Santa Cruz UCSC. 12:30-6. Open July-early October.
Seaside. 3-7pm, Laguna Grande Regional Park. Open March-Nov.
Soledad. 4-8pm, 100 block of Soledad St., May-Oct.

Friday
Monterey, 8-Noon, 410 Del Monte. Open year-round
Monterey MPC. 10-2pm, 930 Fremont
Salinas Valley. 11:30-4:30pm, 450 East Romie Ln. Open May-Nov.
Santa Cruz-UCSC Farm. 12-6pm, Tuesday and Friday, Bay and High, June-Oct.
Watsonville. 2-7pm, Downtown plaza, Peck and Main. Open year-round

Images: Fall-“fuyu persimmons” by Stacy, Creative Commons
January “carrots” US Department of Agriculture, Creative Commons
January 2018: “Cabbage” by Corey Harmon, Creative Commons
February: “asparagus”
March: “foggychokes” by green kozi, Creative Commons
April “Avocados” by Quinn Dombrowski, Creative Commons
June “cherry” by kentuckles, Creative Commons
August “Yummy peach” by skyseeker, Creative Commons
September “Apples” by Garden Beth, Creative Commons
November “Brussels Sprouts” by Charles Smith, Creative Commons
December “Orange” by Raphael Castillo, Creative Commons

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Farmers’ Markets: May fresh favorites

Farmers’ Markets: May fresh favorites

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