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What's in Season in October in New Jersey?
Fall is in full swing here in New Jersey. During this time of year, many of us are spending time enjoying corn mazes, apple picking, pumpkin picking and the vibrant fall foliage right outside our doors. There is also a chill in the air, which signals shorter days, and the slow crawl to a peaceful and serene winter. Until then, take advantage of the season and stop by your local farmers market to enjoy the fall and winter produce available. Farmers around the state are harvesting everything from hearty root vegetables like sweet potatoes and carrots to leafy greens like cabbage and kale. Also, fall is a great time to stock up on produce for the winter. If you want to learn more about how to save summer and fall produce during the winter months stay tuned for our upcoming blog post on freezing, dying and making herb salts. As the season changes, remember to stop by your local market so you can support your local farmers and enjoy everything this beautiful season has to offer.
If you don’t have time to go to the market, you can still shop seasonally at the grocery store. Many of the same vegetables available at local markets are also available at stores during this month.
Interested in learning about how you can use the fall produce you buy? Scroll down for some delicious recipes.
October Seasonal Produce
Leafy Greens
Spinach
Kale
Swiss chard
Lettuce
Cabbage
Collards
Root Veggies
Radishes
Beets
Potatoes
Carrots
Turnips
Onions
Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes
Parsnips
Leeks
Scallions
Dill
Arugula
Cilantro
Parsely
Zucchini
Squash
Beans (Green Beans, Pole Beans)
Garlic
Pumpkin
Yellow squash
Butternut squash
Acorn Squash
Cauliflower
Cranberries
Okra
Apples
Parsnips
Eggplant
Peppers
Recipes
Reminder: While many farmers markets close either at the end of October orNovember there are plenty of winter farmers markets around the state that are selling winter produce and other goodies. Stay tuned for a list of those markets soon!
If you are interested in shopping seasonally make sure to check out the Jersey Fresh Availability Chart. This guide put together by Jersey Fresh and Rutgers Cooperative Extension outlines what produce is available each month as well as provides weekly updates on how certain crops are doing and how weather conditions may affect them. It’s a great resource for those who want to start shopping and eating seasonally.
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