What fruits are in season in September?
Many of the summer fruits carry over into early fall and end this month or next. Pears and apples might have appeared in your farmers markets in August, but if not, you should start to find them this month.
Cranberries and pomegranates start showing up in September, so keep your eyes open for those.
Apples
Not all apples are created equal! Some are best for apple pie, others for eating fresh or turning into apple ... read more >>
Blackberries
Blackberries need to be picked fully ripe to get the best flavor, bursting with tartness. Ripe berries don’t store or ... read more >>
Cranberries
Fresh, in-season cranberries add a tart, seasonal flavor to many different dishes. When are cranberries in season? Fresh cranberries start ... read more >>
Figs
The honey-flavored syrupy jam that drips from a fresh fig is well worth seeking out from the farmers market. Now ... read more >>
Grapes
When are grapes in season? Grapes start to show up in June in some areas, like Texas, with a big ... read more >>
Nectarines
While nectarines “ripen” after harvest, they only soften and do not get sweeter. To reach their maximum flavor potential, they ... read more >>
Peaches
Nothing beats a perfectly sweet, juicy, ripe peach in summer. Of all the stone fruits, they are the hardest to ... read more >>
Pears
Pears are unique. They ripen differently than most fruit, from the inside out, and off the tree. When are pears ... read more >>
Plums
Plums don’t get sweeter after they are picked, but since they ship better than other stone fruits, they have a ... read more >>
Pomegranates
When are pomegranates in season? They start to show up in October and last through December and sometimes January. This ... read more >>
Raspberries
Raspberries are the most perishable berry and they don’t ship or store well. Because of this, raspberries from a local ... read more >>
Strawberries
Strawberries should definitely be bought locally, from a farmers market (or a u-pick) if you want the best flavor. When ... read more >>
Watermelons, cantaloupe and honeydew melons
When are watermelons, cantaloupe, honeydew, and other melons in season? All of the melons start to show up around the ... read more >>
What vegetables are available this month?
Like the fruits, many summer vegetables carry over into early fall, like corn and tomatoes. Peppers last longer into fall. Winter squash start showing up this month along with sweet potatoes and parsnips.
Artichokes
Fresh artichokes have a much more complex and interesting flavor than the canned variety. They take a lot of extra ... read more >>
Brussels Sprouts
The longer brussels sprouts are stored, the stronger their flavor gets. For that delicate, nutty flavor, seek out fresh sprouts. ... read more >>
Corn
When is corn in season? Corn is in season in the hot summer months, from June through October. See what ... read more >>
Cucumber
When are cucumbers in season? They start showing up in farmers markets around June and last into late September, or ... read more >>
Eggplant
Eggplants have a creamy flesh that soaks up flavor like mushrooms. When are eggplants in season? They show up in ... read more >>
Green Beans
When are green beans in season? You can start to find them at farmers markets usually sometime in June and until ... read more >>
Hot Peppers
Hot peppers vary in their spiciness, but not just between different varieties. One jalapeno, for example, can be 3 times hotter ... read more >>
Parsnips
Parsnips have a nutty, slightly sweet taste when they are in-season, with hints of cinnamon or nutmeg. After cool weather ... read more >>
Peas
Fresh peas are sweet, plump, and taste like spring. Once they are past their prime, they turn mealy and bland. When ... read more >>
Sweet & Bell Peppers
Even if bell peppers aren’t grown locally, you can still get a high quality pepper at the store since they ... read more >>
Sweet potatoes
Sweet potatoes are in season in fall, but can be found year-round with high quality. When are sweet potatoes in ... read more >>
Tomatoes
Farmer’s market tomatoes are a crowd favorite, but the types and varieties can be overwhelming. I’m here to answer your ... read more >>
Winter squash
Winter squash are perfect for stuffing, roasting, souping, stewing, and seeding. Get the scoop on each variety. ... read more >>
Zucchini & other summer squash
When are zucchini and other summer squash in season? They start showing up in June and last into early ... read more >>
For a full list of other months and all of the detailed produce guides, go to the in-season page.