🥬 Farmers Markets & Local Finds
South Florida's growing season never stops. Here's where to find the freshest local produce — from weekly farmers markets to working farms you can visit.
🛒 Where to Buy
The most reliable source for fresh local produce in Pembroke Pines is our weekly farmers markets. The Pembroke Lakes Night Market (Thursdays), Shops at Pembroke Gardens (Sundays), and Southwest Ranches Community Market (Saturdays) all feature produce vendors selling seasonal fruits and vegetables from South Florida farms. You'll find everything from heirloom tomatoes and tropical fruit to leafy greens and fresh herbs.
For the widest selection of fresh produce anywhere near Pembroke Pines, Yellow Green delivers. Dozens of produce vendors fill the market with Florida-grown fruits and vegetables, tropical specialties, fresh herbs, and imported items you won't find at the grocery store. Prices are competitive and the quality is consistently excellent — many local chefs source ingredients here.
Marando Farms grows seasonal produce right on their Southwest Ranches property — you're buying directly from the farm, not a reseller. Alongside vegetables and herbs, they offer farm-fresh eggs, raw milk, and grass-fed meats. The working farm experience means you can sometimes see where your food is grown, making it a favorite for families and anyone who values knowing their farmer.
A popular produce destination in nearby Davie — Brothers Farmers Market offers a wide selection of fresh fruits and vegetables at competitive prices, plus specialty grocery items, Middle Eastern products, fresh-baked breads, olives, cheeses, and prepared foods. The produce section is extensive and well-priced, making it a worthwhile stop for stocking up.
📅 What's In Season
Florida's unique climate means different growing seasons than the rest of the country. Here's what's fresh and local throughout the year.
Strawberries, tomatoes, lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, radishes, citrus (oranges, grapefruit, tangerines)
Sweet corn, zucchini, cucumbers, green beans, peppers, mangoes, avocados, blueberries
Okra, tropical fruit (lychee, longan, mamey, dragon fruit), herbs (basil, mint, cilantro), eggplant, hot peppers
Pumpkins, squash, sweet potatoes, kale, collard greens, persimmons, second tomato season
💡 Pro Tips
Ripe produce should smell like what it is — a ripe tomato should smell like a tomato. Don't be shy about picking up and smelling produce before you buy. Farmers expect it.
Farmers know what peaked this morning. Rather than arriving with a rigid shopping list, ask what's at its best right now — then plan meals around that.
Florida heat wilts produce fast. Bring a cooler with ice packs for the drive home, especially for leafy greens, herbs, and berries. Your lettuce will thank you.
South Florida grows fruit you won't find at most grocery stores — mamey, guanabana, dragon fruit, carambola, lychee. Try something new every market visit.
Wash produce right before you use it, not when you get home. Moisture speeds up spoilage. Store leafy greens wrapped in paper towels inside a bag in the crisper drawer.
Even a balcony or patio can yield herbs, peppers, and cherry tomatoes. See our Gardening Guide for tips on starting a home garden in South Florida.
Our fresh produce guide covers Pembroke Pines and nearby communities as of August 2026. One of the perks of living in South Florida is year-round access to fresh, locally grown produce. Our growing season never really stops — while the rest of the country waits for spring, Florida farmers are harvesting.
This is part of our Farmers Markets & Local Finds collection. Also see our guides to Organic Markets, Farmers Markets, and Local Honey.
Seasonal availability varies by farm and weather conditions. Use the guide above as a general reference — actual harvest times may shift earlier or later depending on the year.
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