September ushers in late summer’s grand finale across Canada, with apples arriving fresh from orchards, pears and plums concluding gloriously, corn and tomatoes at maximum abundance, pumpkins making early appearances, and hearty root crops like turnips and rutabaga signalling autumn ahead. Harvest celebrations fill markets.
Availability varies significantly by province, weather, and year. What you see at a BC farmers’ market may differ from an Ontario grocer or Quebec field. Use our What’s in Season chart as a general guide, and check your local grocer and farmers’ market for specifics in your region.
Fresh in September (Late Summer Harvest)
These local field crops define September’s rich history:
- Beets: August -Late September. What’s in Season? Beets
- Bell Peppers (field): August–October. What’s in Season? Bell Peppers
- Broccoli: June-October in Quebec, Ontario and BC. What’s in Season? Broccoli
- Cabbage: July-September. What’s in Season? Cabbage
- Carrots: August -late September. Carrots are the fourth largest vegetable crop in Canada and mostly grown in Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia. What’s in Season? Carrots
- Cauliflower: June-October. What’s in Season? Cauliflower
- Cucumbers (field): Peak abundance. What’s in Season? Cucumbers
- Eggplant (field crop): July through September. What’s in Season? Eggplant
- Garlic: Abundance July-September. What’s in Season? Garlic
- Green Onions: June – November, Green onions are predominantly grown in the muck fields (drained swampland) of Quebec and Ontario (Holland Marsh), but they are also produced in Nova Scotia, BC and the prairie provinces. What’s in Season? Green Onions
- Green/Wax Beans: Abundant July-September. What’s in Season? Green and Wax Beans
- Lettuce (Head/Leaf): Mid June- Mid October in Quebec, Ontario and BC. What’s in Season? Lettuce
- Peas (snow/snap/shelled): June–October in Ontario, Quebec, BC. What’s in Season? Fresh Green Peas
- Pumpkins (early): Late September–October start. What’s in Season? Pumpkins
- Sweet Corn: Peak July-September across Ontario, Quebec, BC, and Atlantic; pick ears with tight, dark green husks for maximum sweetness. What’s in Season? Corn
- Tomatoes: August–October peak; Ontario, Quebec, BC field-grown replace greenhouses. What’s in Season? Tomatoes
- Turnips & Rutabaga: September harvest begins. What’s in Season? Turnips & Rutabaga
These local fruit crops define September’s spectacular bounty:
- Apples (early varieties): September–October harvest begins in Ontario (Niagara), BC (Okanagan), Quebec, Atlantic. McIntosh, Gala lead. What’s in Season? Apples
- Apricot: Late July-August in BC, Okanagan, Ontario, Niagara. What’s in Season? Apricots
- Nectarines: August – September in the southern interior of British Columbia and southern Ontario What’s in Season? Nectarines
- Peaches (continued peak): July–early September in Ontario (Niagara), BC (Okanagan). What’s in Season? Peaches
- Pears (Bartlett, early): August–September in BC (Okanagan), Ontario. What’s in Season? Pears
- Plums (continued): July–September; Ontario and BC. What’s in Season? Plums
- Raspberries: July–September peak. What’s in Season? Raspberries
- Table Grapes: August-September; Ontario, BC, Quebec, Nova Scotia. What’s in Season? Table Grapes
Fresh in September (Greenhouse)
Greenhouse-Grown (year-round availability):
- Bell peppers: Year-round. What’s in Season? Bell Peppers (Field and Greenhouse)
- Cucumbers: Year-round. What’s in Season? Cucumbers
- Eggplant: What’s in Season? Eggplant
- Lettuce: Year-round. What’s in Season? Lettuce
- Mushrooms: Year-yound. What’s in Season? Mushrooms
- Tomatoes: Year-round. What’s in Season? Tomatoes (Field and Greenhouse)
- Strawberries: Year-round supplement. Strawberries (greenhouse, year-round)
Available in September (Peak Storage)
Storage Crops (optimally stored through winter):
- Apples: What’s in Season? Apples
- Beets: Fall–spring storage. What’s in Season? Beets
- Carrots: Year-round storage freshness. What’s in Season? Carrots
- Dry Onions: Year-round storage. What’s in Season? Dry Onions
- Garlic: Storage abundance. What’s in Season? Garlic
- Potatoes: Year-round storage. What’s in Season? Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes: Year-round storage. What’s in Season? Sweet Potatoes
- Turnips, Rutabaga What’s in Season? Turnips & Rutabaga
