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September · Kentucky

What's in season at Kentucky farmers markets in September

Apple varieties multiply. Cider returns. First winter squash arrives. Backed by USDA data on 190 Kentucky markets and the typical growing patterns for midwest & northeast.

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Kentucky signature this month

Heirloom apples

Kentucky orchards preserve rare apple varieties.

Sorghum syrup

Traditional Appalachian sweetener — pressed and boiled from sorghum cane.

Peak this September

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

Heirloom apples Sorghum syrup 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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August in Kentucky

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

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October in Kentucky

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

Where to shop in Kentucky

Top Kentucky farmers markets

A Kentucky Farmers' Market

Russell Springs · 42642
5.0 (1)

Boyd County Farmers' Market

Ashland · 41102
5.0 (10)

Bracken County Farmers Market - Augusta

Augusta · 41002
5.0 (4)

Breckinridge County Farmers Market

Hardinsburg · 40143
5.0 (1)

Fern Creek Farmers Market

Louisville · 40291
5.0 (1)

Hazard/Perry County Farmers' Market

Hazard · 41701
5.0 (1)

Hometown Farmers' Market

Danville · 40422
5.0 (1)

Letcher County Farmers' Market

Whitesburg · 41858
5.0 (2)
See all 190 Kentucky 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.