September Seasonal Produce Guide for Southern California

Written By Beatrice walker
 
 

As summer begins to transition into fall, September offers the best of both seasons. You'll still find many of summer's sweetest fruits and garden favorites alongside the first signs of autumn's harvest.

Whether you're browsing your neighborhood farmers market or planning meals for the week ahead, here's what's typically in season throughout Southern California during the month of September.

🍓 Fruits

  1. Apples

  2. Asian Pears

  3. Blackberries

  4. Figs

  5. Grapes

  6. Guavas (early season)

  7. Honeydew Melon

  8. Nectarines (early September)

  9. Passion Fruit

  10. Peaches (early September)

  11. Pears

  12. Persimmons (early varieties)

  13. Plums

  14. Pomegranates (early season)

  15. Raspberries

  16. Strawberries

  17. Watermelon (early September)

🥕 Vegetables

  1. Artichokes

  2. Arugula

  3. Beets

  4. Bell Peppers

  5. Broccoli

  6. Cabbage

  7. Carrots

  8. Cauliflower

  9. Celery

  10. Corn

  11. Cucumbers

  12. Eggplant

  13. Green Beans

  14. Green Onions

  15. Kale

  16. Lettuce

  17. Okra

  18. Potatoes (new crop)

  19. Radishes

  20. Spinach

  21. Summer Squash

  22. Sweet Peppers

  23. Zucchini

🌿 Herbs

  1. Basil

  2. Bay Leaves

  3. Chives

  4. Cilantro

  5. Dill

  6. Lemon Balm

  7. Mint

  8. Oregano

  9. Parsley

  10. Rosemary

  11. Sage

  12. Tarragon

  13. Thyme

*Availability may vary slightly depending on your location within Southern California, weather conditions, and the specific farm or market you're visiting*

Beatrice walker
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