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Home » Eat what's in season » The practical produce guide: October 2021

The practical produce guide: October 2021

Autumn fruits & vegetables are abundant (while some summer produce might still be hanging around for one last hurrah). The recipes from this month's collection help warm up on cold days and bring interesting twists on desserts.

Seasonal fruit chart for October: blackberries, raspberries, peaches, nectarines, plums, figs, grapes, apples, pears, cranberries, pomegranates and kiwi.
October fruit seasonal chart

What fruits are in season in October?

Some of the summer fruits are still available, depending on the weather this year and where you live. Fig season is also coming to an end.

Cranberries and Pomegranates are in full swing, and US-grown kiwi are starting to show up.

Cooking with fruit in season: October edition

Click on any of the fruits below for more details and recipes.

Apples, how to choose and store
Apples
Blackberries in season from late spring through mid fall
Blackberries
Cranberries in season
Cranberries
Figs
Grapes
several kiwi exposed interior
Kiwi
Nectarines are in season from late spring into early fall
Nectarines
Peaches are in season from late spring through mid fall
Peaches
Pears
Plums are in season from late spring into mid-fall
Plums
Pomegranates
Raspberries are in season from late spring into fall
Raspberries

What vegetables are in season?

October vegetable seasonal chart

Winter squash, a fall favorite, are abundant this time of year. Did you know you can roast seed from any of the winter squash, not just pumpkins?

Celery root is showing back up this month. And celery, while available all year at decent quality, is in season starting this month. If you get it from a farmers market, you might notice the fresh flavor and better texture.

Artichokes are in season
Artichokes
Brussels Sprouts in Season
Brussels sprouts
Celery in season
Celery
When is celery root in season? How to pick the best ones and store them.
Celery root (celeriac)
When is corn in season
Corn
Cucumbers are in season in summer. Learn how to pick cucumbers and store them, along with seasonal recipes
Cucumbers
Eggplants are in season during summer and into fall.
Eggplant
Hot peppers
When are parsnips in season? Pick the best ones and store them right to last even longer.
Parsnips
Sugar snap and shelling peas are in season in spring, summer and fall. Get more info on picking the best ones, storing them and of course, recipes.
Peas
Winter squash in season
Pumpkins, butternut & other winter squash
Bell peppers are in season in summer and last through fall
Sweet & bell peppers
Sweet potatoes
Tomatoes
Eat in season - summer squash and zucchini are in season starting around June.
Zucchini & other summer squash

Seasonal guides for other months

For a full list of other months and all of the detailed produce guides, go to the in-season page.

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