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September · Illinois

What's in season at Illinois farmers markets in September

Apple varieties multiply. Cider returns. First winter squash arrives. Backed by USDA data on 357 Illinois markets and the typical growing patterns for midwest & northeast.

Illinois signature this month

Pumpkins

IL is the #1 pumpkin state — 90% of US canned pumpkin comes from here.

Apples (southern IL)

Calhoun County apple country.

Peak this September

These are at their absolute best right now — buy them in volume, eat them all week.

Pumpkins Apples (southern IL) tomatoes pears peppers eggplant first pumpkins concord grapes plums

Also in season

Reliably available at most markets this month.

sweet corn (late) sweet potatoes winter squash late peaches shell beans pawpaws

Ending — last weeks

Grab these before they're gone for the year.

melons blueberries peaches

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Seasonal data is generalized to midwest & northeast. Local microclimates, hoop houses, and specific orchard varieties can shift these by 2-4 weeks. Always confirm with the specific market or vendor — and ask the farmer what just came in. Source: USDA cooperative extension calendars synthesized into 6 US climate zones.