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October · Texas

What's in season at Texas farmers markets in October

Fall harvest peak. Apple varieties multiply at every market. Backed by USDA data on 221 Texas markets and the typical growing patterns for mid-south & coastal california.

Texas signature this month

Pecans

TX is the #2 pecan state. State tree is the pecan.

Peak this October

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

Pecans apples pumpkins winter squash sweet potatoes pears persimmons

Also in season

Reliably available at most markets this month.

kale (return) collards broccoli cauliflower cabbage beets turnips

Ending — last weeks

Grab these before they're gone for the year.

tomatoes peppers eggplant

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September in Texas

Was peak: tomatoes, apples, pears, peppers…

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November in Texas

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

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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.