Eating in season
Recipes & garden advice for people who cook with fresh produce
September's seasonal produce
A spotlight on end of summer vegetables
- Homemade pizza sauce from fresh tomatoes
- Caesar salad with tomatoes & homemade croutons
- Italian tomato, zucchini, and eggplant soup
- Zucchini bread mini loaves (6 flavor variations)
- Scallops with corn risotto
- Fresh corn fritters (quick, easy & cheesy)
- Summer Cobb salad with corn & blueberries
- Zucchini quiche with cheddar & herbs
See more Summer recipes →
September fruit
September is a fun transitional month where we can combine late summer fruits with early fall options. For a rare treat, look for pawpaws starting this month, which can be found in the warmer Midwest states.
September vegetables
Beefsteak tomatoes, bell and hot peppers, and corn are still going strong this month. Early fall vegetables show up as well, like delicata squash.
Guides for your garden
- How to protect your garden from a heat wave
- Bell pepper growth stages (with timeline photos!)
- When to harvest bell peppers (are they ripe yet?)
- When to pick pickling cucumbers
- The best tomatoes for making paste, based on flavor
- Best varieties to grow for sun-dried tomatoes (from garden trials)
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About The Food Geek
Welcome, I'm Veronica, your resident food geek - experienced recipe developer and gardener.
My goal is to help you enjoy eating at home by knowing what fruits & vegetables are currently in season and the best ways to use them. To do that, I've put together seasonal produce guides and recipes with practical advice.
