From juicy grapes to broccoli and wonderful pumpkins, in this seasonal produce guide, you will find a list of all the fruits and vegetables that are now in season as well as recipe ideas that will inspire you to eat fresh and seasonal throughout the month of OCTOBER.
Fruits and vegetables always taste better when they are in season, harvested at the peak of freshness. Eating seasonal means not only eating fresh foods that are packed with nutrients but also savings in the family budget. To make it easier for you to plan your meals and make a grocery list, I created this seasonal produce guide to inspire you to eat healthily throughout the whole month.
It’s early Fall and the weather is slowly changing. Beautiful Autumn brings darker tones to farmer's markets. There are so many deliciousness out there that is now at their peak: beets, broccoli, cabbage, pumpkins, sweet grapes, and pears…. And that means extra flavor.
Here is a list of all the fruits and veggies that are in season in OCTOBER. Looking for recipe ideas? Just click on the links below and grab all the inspiration you need to cook healthy this month.
Vegetables
Arugula, avocado, beets, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, butternut squash, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celeriac, celery, collard greens, chicory, chilies, cucumbers, eggplant, fennel, kale, leeks, lettuce, onions, parsnip, peas, potatoes, pumpkin, radishes, rocket, runner beans, spinach, sunchokes, sweetcorn, sweet potatoes, swiss chard, tomatoes, turnips, zucchini, wild mushrooms, winter squash.
Fruits
Apples, blackberries, cranberries, figs, grapes, grapefruit, honeydew melon, cantaloupe, kiwi, lemon, lime, oranges, pear, plums, pomegranate, chestnuts, walnuts.
Recipes to try in October
Breakfast recipes
- Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
- Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal Bake
- Cinnamon Orange Granola
- Pumpkin Overnight Oats
- Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
- Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
- Pumpkin Granola
- Carrot Cake Pancakes
- Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal
- Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
- Apple Spice Baked Oatmeal
- Pumpkin French Toast
- Sweet Potato Pancakes
Smoothies
- Pear Ginger Smoothie
- Pumpkin Oatmeal Smoothie
- Carrot Cake Smoothie
- Goji Berry Smoothie
- Apple Banana Smoothie
- Apple Peanut Butter Smoothie
- Apple Pie Smoothie
- Mixed Berry Smoothie
- Carrot Cake Smoothie
- Pear Ginger Smoothie
- Grapefruit Ginger Smoothie
Salads
- Roast Pumpkin Pear Salad
- Black Bean Avocado Salad
- Egg Zucchini Noodle Salad
- Avocado Potato Salad
- Cabbage Carrot Slaw
- Arugula Beans Salad
- Quinoa Spinach Salad
- Fall Chopped Chicken Salad
- Apple Pecan Spinach Salad
- Fall Harvest Salad
- Autumn Pear Salad
- Cranberry Apple Quinoa Salad
- Roasted Acorn Squash Salad
- Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad
- Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
- Broccoli Salad
- Roasted Sweet Potato Kale Salad
Soups & Stews
- White Wine Cabbage Stew
- Beet Kohlrabi Soup
- Fresh Tomato Apple Soup
- Spicy Broccoli Soup
- Carrot Curry Soup
- Carrot Ginger Soup
- Leek Potato Stew
- White Bean Kale Soup
- Tuscan Kale White Bean Soup
- Tomato Kale Chickpea Stew
- Pumpkin Lentil Soup
- Slow Cooker Beef Stew
- Broccoli Cauliflower Soup
- Maroccan Pumpkin Chickpea Stew
- Mushroom Stew
- Butternut Squash Quinoa Stew
- Split Pea Carrot Soup
- Cabbage Roll Soup
- Vegetable Barley Soup
- Winter Squash Lentil Stew
Main dishes
- Pumpkin Polenta With Roasted Vegetables
- Orange Cranberry Pork Loin
- Basil Pesto Chicken Pasta
- Easy Chicken Parmesan
- Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash
- Maple Glazed Pork Roast
- Mushrooms Stroganoff
- Stuffed Butternut Squash
- Cauliflower Tacos
- Balsamic Glazed Chicken Sheet Pan
- Pumpkin Chili
- Parmesan Butternut Squash Gratin
- Autumn Chicken Sheet Pan
- Sweet Potato Lasagna
- Sheet Pan Brats With Roasted Vegetables
- Sausages And Roasted Veggies Sheet Pan
- Vegan Pumpkin Curry
- Pumpkin Pasta WIth Italian Sausage
- Short Ribs WIth Creamy Polenta
- Mushroom Chicken Skillet
Side dishes
- Roasted Garlic Parmesan Potatoes
- Pumpkin Gnocchi
- Pumpkin Ravioli
- Baked Sweet Potato
- Cauliflower Gratin
- Roasted Carrots And Parsnips
- Roaste Brussel Sprouts And Cranberries
- Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
- Maple Glazed Green Beans
- Instant Pot Butternut Squash
- Roasted Celery Root
- Sweet Potato Puree
- Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
- Green Bean Casserole
- Sweet Potato Bake
Desserts
- Apple Cinnamon Muffins
- Apple Pear Crisp
- Apple Carrot Muffins
- Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
- Carrot Orange Oatemal Cookies
- Carrot Cake Cookies
- Pumpkin Roll Cake
- Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
- Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins
- Pumpkin Bars
- Pumpkin Loaf Cake
- Carrot cake Muffins
- Pumpkin Protein Muffins
- Cinnamon Baked Pears
- Tahini Oatmeal Cookies
- Fudgy Cacao Walnut Brownies
Snacks
- Apple Pie Energy Bites
- Pumpkin Pie Energy Balls
- Chocolate Prune Energy Balls
- Chocolate Maca Balls
- Carrot Cake Energy Balls
- Apple Chips
- Roasted Peppitas
- Caramel Apple Nachos
- Candied Walnuts
- Cinnamon Roasted Almonds
Drinks
More recipes
- Pumpkin Pie Spice
- Homemade Pumpkin Puree
- 15 Healthy Fall Pumpkin Desserts
- Halloween Ghost Vanilla Donuts
- Halloween Dark Chocolate Cookies
- Best Fall Soup & Stews
- 30 Healthy Cinnamon Recipes
- 20 Healthy Apple Recipes
- Slow Cooker Applesauce
- Homemade Sauerkraut
- Plum Jam
- Cranberry Sauce
- Refrigerator Pickled Beets
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This post was originally published in October 2017. It has been updated with more information on October 2021.
Emese says
When fall hits us, I am for all soups and stews. Thanks for this amazing list and also for including our Beet Burger and Eggplant Meatball recipes.
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
What a great selection of fruits and veggies this time of year. You really can't beat a fresh pomegranate!
Katrina says
So much comfort food, I want to make all these recipes. Especially the pumpkin ones!
Claudia Krusch says
Love all the vegetables in season in October! Such a great season for soups and roasted vegetables!
krystal says
Pumpkin Overnight Oats are one of my favorites! So good and easy to make.
Ruth I says
Thank you for this guide! I've been waiting for this season for the fruits I love!
Catalina says
Yes, I love October for these! Thanks for the seasonal produce guide, it really helps!
Emily says
This is such a handy list to have! I sure love pomegranates, but hate picking all the seeds out. Luckily my MIL doesn't mind it and makes yummy jams.
Sherry says
I need to shop my local farmers' market more. I love using in-season produce.
Kathy says
All these recipes sound so amazing. This is one of my favorite seasons of the year to cook in too. So many great recipes to try out. I really want to try out all those breakfast items.
Kaleigh @ Lively Table says
I love this! Eating seasonally is the best. All of those desserts sound so delicious!
Marcie W. says
Great guide! I'm so happy that brussel sprout season is back! They're honestly my favorite vegetable.
Kelly says
Fall might just be my favorite food season. I love apple and pumpkin and they're so great in the fall months!
Celebrate Woman Today says
Eating in-season is what we all need. I love your list with veggies and fruit. So need a wide variety of them all.
Brianne Tursi Manz says
Most of my favorite fruits and vegetables are in season this time of year. Reading your post, I found some that I like that I wasn't aware that were in season!
Deborah Brooks says
I am also a huge fan of eating seasonally! I am so happy it's soup season bc all the veggies are perfect ingredients
Abbey Sharp says
So many delicious foods in season right now. Thanks for sharing some great snack and meal ideas!
robin rue says
It's hard living in new England because most of this isn't in season here, but the farmers market gets it imported in!
Ingrid says
We all need to promote our individual health with more healthy choices in food. You reminded us of the fruits and vegetables available at this in this season that we could capitalize on to this end.. This post is relevant to me as I am trying to make healthier meal choices in order address some weight issues. Thanks for sharing.