Farmers Markets Near Me

September · Missouri

What's in season at Missouri farmers markets in September

Apple varieties multiply. Cider returns. First winter squash arrives. Backed by USDA data on 119 Missouri markets and the typical growing patterns for midwest & northeast.

Missouri signature this month

Pawpaws

MO has a strong pawpaw tradition — native fruit, tropical-tasting.

Peak this September

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

Pawpaws 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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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.