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September · Iowa

What's in season at Iowa farmers markets in September

Apple varieties multiply. Cider returns. First winter squash arrives. Backed by USDA data on 192 Iowa markets and the typical growing patterns for midwest & northeast.

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Iowa signature this month

Apples

Iowa is a top-15 apple state.

Peak this September

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

Apples 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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Was peak: tomatoes, sweet corn, peaches, blueberries…

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October in Iowa

Coming into peak: apples, pumpkins, winter squash, cider…

Where to shop in Iowa

Top Iowa farmers markets

Albion Farmers Market

Albion · 50005
5.0 (20)

Amana Farmers Market

Amana · 52203
5.0 (5)

Charles City Area Farmers' Market

Charles City · 50616
5.0 (1)

Cherokee Area Farmers' Market

Cherokee · 51012
5.0 (2)

Huxley Farmers Market

Huxley · 50124
5.0 (5)

Indianola Farmers Market

Indianola · 50125
5.0 (3)

Keota Farmers Market

Keota · 52248
5.0 (4)

Muscatine Area Farmers Market

Downtown Muscatine Tuesdays- Muscatine Mall Parking Lot Muscatine · 52761
5.0 (6)
See all 192 Iowa markets →

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.