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September · North Dakota

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

First-frost risk by month-end. Buy tomatoes now or wait till next year. Backed by USDA data on 18 North Dakota markets and the typical growing patterns for upper north & alaska.

North Dakota signature this month

Sunflowers + sunflower oil

ND is the #1 sunflower state.

Honey

ND is consistently the #1 honey-producing state.

Peak this September

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

Sunflowers + sunflower oil Honey 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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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.