From apples and juicy plums to colorful peppers and pumpkins, in this illustrated produce guide, you will find a list of fruit and vegetables in season in September. Also included are more than 50+ seasonal recipes that will inspire you to eat fresh and seasonal throughout the whole month.
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Welcome to month 8 of my Monthly Seasonal Produce Guides!
As summer gives way to fall, nature unveils a delightful assortment of fruits and veggies to savor. Think of succulent apples and plums, the graceful allure of pears and grapes, and the hearty presence of round pumpkins and zucchinis. Each one adorned in the warm, earthy tones that define the season, a true testament to autumn's palette. The sheer beauty is matched only by the delectable flavors they hold. It's a scene of pure beauty and delicious anticipation!
If you're wondering what fruit and vegetables are in season in September, here is a full list of all the produce now in season.
Looking for recipe ideas? Just click on the links below and grab all the inspiration you need to cook healthy throughout the month.
Regional Produce Guide: US East Coast
Fruits:
- Apples (early varieties in full swing)
- Pears
- Plums
- Grapes
- Blackberries
- Raspberries
- Melons (cantaloupe, watermelon, honeydew)
- Cranberries (starting late September in some areas)
- Figs
Vegetables:
- Tomatoes (peak season continues)
- Peppers (bell, hot varieties)
- Eggplant
- Zucchini & summer squash (end of season)
- Cucumbers
- Pumpkins
- Winter squash (acorn, butternut, delicata)
- Potatoes
- Sweet potatoes
- Cabbage
- Broccoli
- Kale, spinach, Swiss chard
- Carrots
- Beets
- Onions
- Leeks
Regional Produce Guide: US West Coast
Fruits:
- Apples
- Asian pears
- Grapes (wine and table varieties)
- Plums & pluots
- Figs
- Peaches & nectarines (late varieties still around in California)
- Melons
- Berries (blackberries, late raspberries)
- Persimmons (beginning late September)
- Pomegranates (California harvest starts)
Vegetables:
- Tomatoes
- Peppers (sweet & chili varieties)
- Eggplant
- Zucchini
- Corn (late season)
- Pumpkins
- Winter squash
- Sweet potatoes
- Kale, collard greens, chard
- Lettuce & salad greens
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Carrots
- Beets
- Onions & garlic
Regional Produce Guide: US Central
Fruits:
- Apples (peak harvest)
- Pears
- Grapes
- Plums
- Melons (watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew)
- Late peaches (in warmer Midwest states)
- Berries (late-season raspberries, blackberries)
Vegetables:
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Eggplant
- Cucumbers (last harvests)
- Pumpkins
- Winter squash (butternut, acorn, spaghetti squash)
- Potatoes
- Sweet potatoes
- Corn (late harvest in early September)
- Kale, collard greens, spinach, chard
- Cabbage
- Broccoli
- Carrots
- Beets
- Onions
- Turnips
- Radishes
Regional Produce Guide: EU
Fruits:
- Apples (all varieties in full harvest)
- Pears
- Plums
- Grapes (table grapes + wine harvest season)
- Blackberries
- Figs
- Melons (southern Europe)
- Peaches & nectarines (last harvest in warmer regions)
- Quince (late September, southern/central Europe)
Vegetables:
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Eggplant
- Zucchini
- Pumpkins
- Winter squash (butternut, kabocha, spaghetti squash)
- Potatoes
- Sweet potatoes (southern regions)
- Kale, spinach, Swiss chard
- Cabbage, Brussels sprouts (early harvest in cooler regions)
- Leeks
- Carrots
- Beets
- Onions & garlic
- Mushrooms
September seasonal recipes
Breakfast recipes
Main dishes
- Pumpkin Polenta With Roasted Vegetables
- Pumpkin Sauce Chicken Enchiladas
- Apple Cider Chicken Skillet
- Pumpkin Lasagna Rolls
- Basil Pesto Chicken Pasta
- Easy Chicken Parmesan
- Pumpkin Goat Cheese Risotto
- Soy Chicken Screwers
- Cornflake Chicken Tenders
- Pumpkin Lentil Curry
- Meatball Pumpkin Pasta
- Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash
- Butternut Risotto
Side dishes
Desserts
- Apple Cinnamon Muffins
- Apple Pear Crisp
- Apple Carrot Muffins
- Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
- Raspberry Lemon Loaf Cake
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
- Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Parfait
- Carrot Orange Oatemal Cookies
- Carrot Cake Cookies
- Pumpkin Roll Cake
- Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
- Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins
- Pumpkin Bars
- Pumpkin Loaf Cake
- Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
- Carrot cake Muffins
Jessie says
Alright so I am super excited for fall AND I am in a major cooking rut. This list is SO helpful - thank you!!
Aimee Mars says
Thank you for sharing these! I'm making our farmer's market list now and will be adding some of the items you listed.
BEth says
This is fantastic! I love that every recipe here is made with ingredients that are in season. Best recipe collection/guide ever!