What's in Season at Lorain County Farmer's Markets

Lorain County has a farmer's market/produce stand on every corner throughout the county!!! OK, that could be a bit of an exaggeration, but not too far from the truth. We're known for our agriculture, so it's safe to say we have A LOT of farmer's markets in Lorain County, Ohio. From the rural, southern farms, all the way up to Lake Erie, you'll find a wide variety of fresh, locally grown produce. Here's a sampling of north central Ohio markets you don't want to miss and what is currently in season:

Grobe Fruit Farm (43875 Telegraph Rd., Elyria, OH, 440.322.8312) says now is the time for sweet corn, potatoes, squash, green beans, apple cider, tomatoes in a week, peaches and berries at the end of July.

Spiegelberg Orchards (6161 Middle Ridge Rd., Amherst, OH, 44.233.6083) currently has sour & sweet cherries and starting July 17th they'll have pitted tart cherries and starting July 20th, Lodi Apples.

Jamie's Flea Market (46388 Telegraph Rd., Amherst, OH, 440.986.4402) usually has anywhere between 3-6 produce vendors every Wednesday & Saturday during the summer months. Right now you'll find cabbage, cantaloupe, and tomatoes, among many other fresh fruits and vegetables.

Black River Landing Farmers Market, Black River Landing, Lorain

July-September, Saturdays, 9am - 2pm
Oberlin Farmer's Market, next to Oberlin City Hall,

May-October, Saturdays, 9am - 1pm

Village of Grafton Farmer's Market, Olde Towne Hall
Third Saturday of the month, July-October, 9am - 1pm

Wellington's Farmer Market, corner of N. Main St. and Taylor St.

July 18-October 31, Saturdays, 9am - 2pm

Vermilion Local Market, Victory Park
July 11-August 29th, Saturdays, 2pm - 6pm

If your looking for fresh herbs and vegetable plants...

Don Mould's Plantation (34837 Lorain Rd., N. Ridgeville, OH, 440.327.3407 and Route 58 & 113, Amherst, OH, 440.986.7777)

Petitti Garden Centers (33777 Chester Rd., Avon, OH, 440.937.0690)

You can always refer to a local fruit and vegetabable harvest calendar to find out what's in season, but your best bet would be to stop by and see for yourself. And while your here, I recommend a sure thing, always to be in season....locally grown, pressed grapes! Click here for a list of Lorain County and nearby wineries. Many Lorain County restuarants also include fresh, locally grown produce on their menu, here's just a few: Jackalope Lakeside Restaurant in Lorain, Nemo Grille in Avon, and Jefferson 150 Restaurant in Amherst.

For more information, call Visit Lorain County at 1.800.334.1673, request a Visitors Guide, follow us on Twitter, or become a fan on Facebook. Happy Harvesting!