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September · Virginia

What's in season at Virginia farmers markets in September

Transition. Cider season begins; apple varieties multiply. Backed by USDA data on 292 Virginia markets and the typical growing patterns for mid-atlantic & coastal pacific northwest.

Virginia signature this month

Apples (Shenandoah Valley)

Virginia is a top-10 apple state; Shenandoah Valley is the heart of it.

Peak this September

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

Apples (Shenandoah Valley) tomatoes pears peppers eggplant first pumpkins concord grapes

Also in season

Reliably available at most markets this month.

sweet corn sweet potatoes winter squash cabbage late peaches figs (mid-Atlantic)

Ending — last weeks

Grab these before they're gone for the year.

blueberries melons peaches

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August in Virginia

Was peak: tomatoes, sweet corn, peaches, blueberries…

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October in Virginia

Coming into peak: apples, pumpkins, winter squash, pears…

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Seasonal data is generalized to mid-atlantic & coastal pacific northwest. 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.