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Upper East Side Shoppers Find Peak July Produce at Weekend Farmers Markets

Upper East Side shoppers can stock up on peak July produce at neighborhood markets this weekend.

By Upper East Side Wellness Desk · Published July 10, 2026

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Shoppers at the 82nd Street Greenmarket picked up the first crates of local corn and blueberries on Saturday morning as vendors set up stalls along First Avenue between 82nd and 83rd Streets.

July marks the height of the summer harvest in New York City, when shorter supply chains bring fresher vegetables and fruits to tables faster than imported options from distant states. Residents on the Upper East Side have turned to these markets in greater numbers this year amid rising grocery prices at chain stores along Third Avenue.

The 82nd Street Greenmarket operates every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through October, while the GrowNYC market at East 67th Street and First Avenue runs Tuesdays and Fridays with additional stands from local farms in the Hudson Valley. Both sites accept SNAP and accept credit cards at most booths, drawing lines of residents from the Yorkville and Lenox Hill sections before lunch.

Markets to Visit

At the 82nd Street location, early arrivals found pints of raspberries priced at $5 and bunches of rainbow chard for $3.50. The 67th Street market featured bins of zucchini and yellow squash at $2 per pound, alongside fresh eggs from farms in Orange County. Both markets post daily harvest lists on their websites by Thursday evening.

Seasonal Picks

Citywide data from the New York State Department of Agriculture showed a 12 percent increase in direct farm sales at Manhattan greenmarkets during the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025. Upper East Side vendors reported selling out of tomatoes by noon last weekend, with many shoppers buying two pounds for $6 to make sauces at home.

Next week, residents can head to either market before 10 a.m. to select corn, berries, and leafy greens while supplies last, then prepare simple meals using those ingredients within two days for maximum flavor and nutrition.

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