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September · Minnesota

What's in season at Minnesota farmers markets in September

First-frost risk by month-end. Buy tomatoes now or wait till next year. Backed by USDA data on 439 Minnesota markets and the typical growing patterns for upper north & alaska.

Minnesota signature this month

Wild rice (Ojibwe-harvested)

Hand-parched wild rice — state grain of Minnesota.

Apples (Honeycrisp, SweeTango, First Kiss)

Honeycrisp was developed at the University of Minnesota.

Peak this September

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

Wild rice (Ojibwe-harvested) Apples (Honeycrisp, SweeTango, First Kiss) tomatoes (early) 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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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.