A Seasonal Eater's Guide to Fall Produce and What to Cook With It

Apple harvest season runs from August through November with some varietals like Gravensteins coming to markets as early as the end of July. The rest of the year, these fruits are available thanks to cold storage.

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Winter squashes like butternut squash are typically harvested October through December and are available as late as early April thanks to their hearty nature.

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Look for squat and sturdy globe eggplants and slender Japanese varieties from July through October.

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Fennel is available year-round, with its peak in the Fall months.

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Zingy grapefruit can be found at farmers markets from September through April.

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While kale is generally available year-round, the peak of its season is in Fall and Winter.

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Pumpkins are available as early as late September and as late as early April, with their peak falling in the Fall and Winter months.

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From rainbow-hued heirloom varietals to juicy Early Girls to the tiniest grape and cherry versions, tomato season is surprisingly long. Smaller varieties can come to harvest as early as April (but more typically around June) and last till November; larger tomatoes are available through the peak Summer and mid-Fall months.

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