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September · Maine

What's in season at Maine farmers markets in September

First-frost risk by month-end. Buy tomatoes now or wait till next year. Backed by USDA data on 44 Maine markets and the typical growing patterns for upper north & alaska.

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Maine signature this month

Lobster

Many coastal markets carry whole live lobsters and picked meat.

Peak this September

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

Lobster tomatoes (early) apples sweet corn peppers eggplant pumpkins (late) pears

Also in season

Reliably available at most markets this month.

sweet potatoes winter squash cabbage cranberries (WI/ME) concord grapes wild rice (MN/WI)

◐ Ending — last weeks

Grab these before they're gone for the year.

tomatoes (frost risk) melons sweet corn

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Where to shop in Maine

Top Maine farmers markets

Cumberland Farmers Market

Cumberland · 04021
5.0 (9)

Falmouth Farmers Market

Falmouth · 04105
5.0 (9)

Hampden Farmers' Market

Hampden · 04444
5.0 (1)

Hampden Winter Farmers' Market

Hampden · 04444
5.0 (1)

Wells Farmers' Market

Wells · 04090
5.0 (2)

Poland Farmers Market

Poland · 04274
4.9 (172)

Portland Winter Farmers' Market

Portland · 04101
4.9 (29)

Blue Hill Farmers' Market

Blue Hill · 04614
4.8 (21)
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Seasonal data is generalized to upper north & alaska. 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.