Growing a resilient and sustainable New York City since 1970
We make it easy for you to access farm fresh food, community gardens, and education opportunities across the five boroughs.
Our Impact Over five decades of feeding, greening and teaching New York City
3M
New Yorkers reached across the 5 boroughs
60+
Seasonal and year-round Greenmarkets and Farmstands serving the 5 boroughs
$5M+
Nutrition benefits redeemed at Greenmarkets and Farmstands annually, funds that support low-income New Yorkers and uplift regional farmers
2.6M
Meals of local food distributed annually to nonprofits and food businesses
1M+
Square feet of green space added to our city landscape
230+
Farmers and producers in our network
350K+
Empowered through agriculture, garden, compost, and nutrition education workshops
170+
Community gardens and green spaces built since 1985
What We Do Explore Our Work
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Food, Farmers, and Markets
Nourishing New Yorkers with fresh food from small to mid-sized farmers through a network of markets and wholesale food delivery.
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Environmental and Nutrition Education
Equipping generations of New Yorkers with knowledge, skills, and support to foster robust and healthy communities.
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Gardens and Green Spaces
Empowering neighborhoods by fostering local food production, community connection, and beautification through the building and restoring of community gardens and green infrastructure.
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Wholesale Food Delivery
Delivering high-quality, fresh produce to wholesale and institutional buyers in the city, including nonprofits, older adult centers, grocers, restaurants, food businesses, and more.
What's in season right now?
Discover the fresh flavors of every season by exploring our harvest calendar.
Find Your Market
Fall, Winter Sunchoke
Sunchokes, or Jerusalem artichokes, are the tubers for a type of sunflower that is native to North America. With their knobby appearance, they're often mistaken for ginger. They have the taste and texture of a water chestnut and, when cooked, becomes nutty and tender.
Fall, Winter Watermelon Radishes
Much like a watermelon, a watermelon radish is light green on the outside and vibrant pink on the inside. They're crisp with a mild, peppery, and slightly sweet flavor.
Fall, Winter Rutabaga
Rutabagas are root vegetables that are a cross between a turnip and cabbage. The skin is two-toned with purple and yellowish-brown. When cooked, they're rich, buttery, and creamy.
Winter Poinsetta
Poinsettias are a species of flowering shrub with colorful foilage that make them a popular as Christmas decor. Their leaves, which often are mistaken for flowers, come in crimson red, light green, cream, and various shades of pink. They're said to symbolize hope and good fortune.
Spring, Fall, Winter Potatoes
Potatoes of are starchy, tuberous vegetables that can be found in many colors, shapes, and sizes. There are three main varieties: waxy (low starch, firm, and sweet), starchy (low moisture, smooth, and mild), and all-purpose (moderate starch, thin skin, and versatile).
Fall, Winter Kabocha Winter Squash
Kabocha squash have a round, flattened shape and a hard, textured rind that allows it to store well in winter. Find dark green, pale, blueish-gray, or a bright, red-orange varieties. Their vibrant yellow orange flesh is, once cooked, creamy, sweet, and decadent with notes of chestnuts and sweet potato.
Spring, Winter Eggs
Chicken, duck, quail, turkey, and even ostrich eggs can be found at the Greenmarket. Chicken, of course, are the most common. Did you know? The color of the egg is determined by the breed of chicken! Find brown, white, and even shades of blues and green eggs
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Year Round Carrots
Crunchy, colorful, and sweet, carrots are a root vegetable that can be found at Greenmarket year-round. In the warmer months, find them freshly harvested by the bunch along with their greens. In colder times, they're kept in cold storage and sold by the pound.
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter Beet – Red
Beets are edible roots with dusty purple skin and vibrant, crimson flesh that will dye everything, from fingers to cutting boards, red. Their flavor is earthy, mineraly, and sweet (especially when roasted).
Upcoming Events
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Feb 26 2026
Virtual Root Camp Curriculum Introduction
Join GrowNYC for a training on the Root Camp Curriculum by Ample Table for Everyone. This free 10-lesson curriculum is specifically designed for NYC middle school students, although it could be adapted for other groups!...
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Mar 11 2026
Virtual Spring Preparation for School Gardens
Spring is almost here! Learn to prepare your school garden for the spring season. As the weather warms, spring is a crucial time for school gardens. Thoughtful planning ensures your school garden community can learn valuable...
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Mar 13 2026
Virtual GrowNYC Virtual Volunteer Orientation
Get involved in New York City communities with GrowNYC programs! Volunteer at your local GrowNYC Greenmarkets, Farmstands, and Community Gardens. At this time, we are in need of volunteers to assist GrowNYC Staff as we...
Featured Blog Posts
Food & Farmers Black History Month Spotlight: In Pursuit of Flavor with Edna Lewis
“Ever since its inception, I’ve been going because the produce is fresh and locally grown.” - Edna Lewis on the Greenmarket It’s the 100th anniversary of Black History Month and it would be impossible to discuss the history and...
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Food & Farmers How to Be a Savvy Farmers Market Shopper
Shopping at your local GrowNYC Greenmarket and Farmstand is an art form, a cross between a treasure hunt, social event, and grocery run. Read our tips and tricks on how to make the most of your haul: Don't make a shopping list:...
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GrowNYC Weather Alert
Saturday, January 24th, and Sunday, January 25th: New York City is expecting frigid temperatures on Saturday and a potential storm with heavy snowfall on Sunday. For the safety of our staff, producers, and customers, we will be...
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Greenmarket 2025 Greenmarket Holiday Schedule
Christmas and the New Year are right around the corner and markets are abundant with all of the ingredients (as well as wreaths, trees, and gifts!) you need for delicious meals and celebrations. Some scheduling changes will take...
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Greenmarket Deck the Halls – 2025 Greenmarket Gift Guide & Christmas Trees + Holiday Wreaths at Greenmarkets
Your locally grown Christmas trees, wreaths, and boughs will stay fresher longer and smell incredible. Greenmarkets where you can stock up on holiday decor:A'moon Farm: Wreaths, Bouquets, Garlands, Evergreen Decor (Union Square...
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Greenmarket SNAP Updates and Resources
GrowNYC is monitoring the ongoing federal shutdown and the potential service interruptions to food assistance programs such as SNAP EBT. We will continue to monitor developments closely and provide updates as new information...
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GrowNYC Remembers Dr. Arline Bronzaft
GrowNYC joins so many across New York City in mourning the passing of Dr. Arline Bronzaft, a longtime member of our Board of Directors since 1984 and a steadfast advocate for a more livable city.For decades, Dr. Bronzaft worked...
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2025 Thanksgiving Week Schedule – Greenmarkets and Farmstands
Thanksgiving 2025 is right around the corner and markets are abundant with all of the ingredients you need for a delicious meal. We will have some schedule changes to accommodate shopping schedules, see below.*Market days with an...
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2025 Greenmarket Turkey Guide
Thanksgiving 2025 is just around the corner—November 27th, to be exact—and turkey orders are already filling fast! Find out below what local farms are bringing pasture-raised Thanksgiving turkeys to your neighborhood Greenmarket. You can also find the freshest side dish ingredients such as Brussels sprouts, carrots, fennel, winter squash, potatoes, apples, pears, herbs, honey, maple syrup, pre-made pies, butter, and cream. In addition to those items, don't forget we have spirits and hard cider made...
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2025 Holiday Greenmarket Fresh Food Drive
Greenmarket is partnering with City Harvest and other local food rescue organizations to help feed New York City's hungry residents this Thanksgiving. At the markets listed below, buy an extra bag of fresh produce while you shop...
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