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Natural Awakenings On What to Expect in June's Chicago Markets

  • Writer: Bob Benenson
    Bob Benenson
  • 1 day ago
  • 1 min read

My Monthly Contribution Takes a Look Ahead as Peak Season Dawns


Photo by Bob Benenson
Photo by Bob Benenson

You're familiar with the guy who wrote the article for Natural Awakenings Chicago magazine about what you will (or may) find at the region's June farmers markets as the peak summer season gets under way.


OK, I wrote it. I think you'll enjoy it... here's an excerpt:


Ah, the glories of Chicagoland’s peak outdoor farmers market season. For many of us fervent local food fans, this is the most wonderful time of the year (with the possible exception of the Christmas season)...


At the end of May, 54 outdoor markets were open. By the end of June, that number will have more than doubled, leaving just a handful of short-season markets to open in July...


Expectations for market farmstands in June vary based on our region’s capricious spring weather patterns... The same reasoning applies to strawberries. The first major fruit crop to hit Chicago markets usually peaks in June, but whether we get to enjoy the red berries for a few weeks or a few days depends largely on weather conditions. On the other hand, early-season blueberries have been known to join the market party by late June, but typically their season runs July through August. 


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