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September · North Carolina

What's in season at North Carolina farmers markets in September

Transition to fall. Last tomatoes; first hard apples and winter squash. Backed by USDA data on 204 North Carolina markets and the typical growing patterns for mid-south & coastal california.

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North Carolina signature this month

Heirloom apples (Western NC)

Henderson County apple country — over 40 heirloom varieties.

Peak this September

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

Heirloom apples (Western NC) tomatoes pears peppers eggplant figs muscadine grapes first pumpkins

Also in season

Reliably available at most markets this month.

sweet potatoes butternut squash okra late corn plums late peaches

◐ Ending — last weeks

Grab these before they're gone for the year.

peaches sweet corn melons cucumbers

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August in North Carolina

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October in North Carolina

Coming into peak: apples, pumpkins, winter squash, sweet potatoes…

Where to shop in North Carolina

Top North Carolina farmers markets

Alleghany Farmers' Market

Sparta · 28675
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Big Ivy Tailgate Market

Barnardsville · 28709
5.0 (11)

French Broad Co-op Wednesday Tailgate Market

Asheville · 28748
5.0 (23)

Hayesville Evening Market

Hayesville · 28904
5.0 (41)

Meeting Street Markets

Mooresville · 28117
5.0 (1)

Mocksville Farmers' Market

Mocksville · 27028
5.0 (1)

Oriental Farmers Market

Oriental · 28571
5.0 (6)

Sandhills Farmers Market of Spring Lake

Spring Lake · 28314
5.0 (4)
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Seasonal data is generalized to mid-south & coastal california. 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.