Farmers Market FinderWhat's In Season in October
Harvest timing shifts with the climate, so the same fruit ripens months apart across the country. Here is what is being picked in October in each of the five US climate regions — and where to go pick it yourself.
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At peak right now
All u-pick crops →Apples
In season nowPicking in 5 of 5 regions: Northeast, Midwest, South, Mountain West & Southwest, Pacific Coast
Pumpkins
In season nowPicking in 5 of 5 regions: Northeast, Midwest, South, Mountain West & Southwest, Pacific Coast
Pears
In season nowPicking in 5 of 5 regions: Northeast, Midwest, South, Mountain West & Southwest, Pacific Coast
Season windows by region
Northeast
Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia
| Crop | Typical season | This month |
|---|---|---|
| Strawberries | June – July | Returns June |
| Blueberries | July – August | Returns July |
| Apples | September – October | In season |
| Pumpkins | September – October | In season |
| Peaches | July – August | Returns July |
| Cherries | June – July | Returns June |
| Raspberries | June – September | Returns June |
| Pears | August – October | In season |
| Tomatoes | July – September | Returns July |
| Sweet Corn | July – September | Returns July |
Where to pick now
- Apples: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine · all states →
- Pumpkins: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine · all states →
- Pears: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine · all states →
Midwest
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin
| Crop | Typical season | This month |
|---|---|---|
| Strawberries | June – July | Returns June |
| Blueberries | June – August | Returns June |
| Apples | September – October | In season |
| Pumpkins | September – October | In season |
| Peaches | July – August | Returns July |
| Cherries | June – July | Returns June |
| Raspberries | June – September | Returns June |
| Pears | August – October | In season |
| Tomatoes | July – September | Returns July |
| Sweet Corn | July – September | Returns July |
Where to pick now
- Apples: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas · all states →
- Pumpkins: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas · all states →
- Pears: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas · all states →
South
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia
| Crop | Typical season | This month |
|---|---|---|
| Strawberries | March – May | Returns March |
| Blueberries | May – July | Returns May |
| Apples | August – October | In season |
| Pumpkins | September – November | In season |
| Peaches | May – August | Returns May |
| Cherries | June – July | Returns June |
| Raspberries | June – September | Returns June |
| Pears | August – October | In season |
| Tomatoes | June – October | In season |
| Sweet Corn | June – September | Returns June |
Where to pick now
- Apples: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia · all states →
- Pumpkins: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia · all states →
- Pears: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia · all states →
- Tomatoes: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia · all states →
Mountain West & Southwest
Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming
| Crop | Typical season | This month |
|---|---|---|
| Strawberries | May – June | Returns May |
| Blueberries | June – August | Returns June |
| Apples | September – October | In season |
| Pumpkins | September – October | In season |
| Peaches | July – August | Returns July |
| Cherries | June – July | Returns June |
| Raspberries | June – September | Returns June |
| Pears | August – October | In season |
| Tomatoes | July – September | Returns July |
| Sweet Corn | July – September | Returns July |
Where to pick now
- Apples: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana · all states →
- Pumpkins: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana · all states →
- Pears: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana · all states →
Pacific Coast
Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington
| Crop | Typical season | This month |
|---|---|---|
| Strawberries | April – July | Returns April |
| Blueberries | June – September | Returns June |
| Apples | August – November | In season |
| Pumpkins | September – October | In season |
| Peaches | June – September | Returns June |
| Cherries | May – July | Returns May |
| Raspberries | June – October | In season |
| Pears | August – October | In season |
| Tomatoes | July – October | In season |
| Sweet Corn | July – September | Returns July |
Where to pick now
- Apples: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon · all states →
- Pumpkins: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon · all states →
- Raspberries: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon · all states →
- Pears: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon · all states →
- Tomatoes: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon · all states →
Ready to go picking?
Seasons here are typical windows — an early spring or a late frost can shift harvest by a couple of weeks, so always call the farm before you drive out.