Welcome to our monthly “Healthful Harvest” post, where we share timely information about our local bounty of in-season produce, along with helpful resources for eating healthily, heartily, and sustainably.
October’s Harvest
During the month of October, you can find an abundance of fresh Pennsylvania-grown fruits and vegetables. As always, keep in mind that the exact timing can vary from year to year due to weather conditions.
Fruits:
- Apples
- Cranberries
- Ground Cherries
- Melons
- Pawpaw
- Pears
- Quince
- Tomatillos
- Tomatoes
- Watermelon
Vegetables:
- Beets
- Bok Choy
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Cardoons
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Celery Root
- Chard
- Chicories
- Chives
- Cilantro
- Collard Greens
- Corn
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Endive
- Fennel
- Garlic
- Green Beans
- Horseradish
- Kale
- Kohlrabi
- Lamb’s Quarters
- Lavender
- Leeks
- Lettuce
- Lima Beans
- Mushrooms
- Mustard Greens
- Okra
- Onions
- Parsley
- Parsnips
- Peppers
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
- Purslane
- Radicchio
- Rapini
- Rosemary
- Rutabaga
- Salsify
- Shell Beans
- Snap Beans
- Sorrel
- Spinach
- Sprouts
- Summer Squash
- Sweet Potatoes
- Thyme
- Turnips
- Winter Squash
Pick Your Own Produce
Picking your own fruits or vegetables, or even just buying them directly from a grower, brings us closer to nature and food in its purest form. That proximity can give us a deeper appreciation for our food. But it also means you’re getting the freshest and most flavorful produce possible. And that’s something your taste buds can celebrate!
To find a “pick your own” farm near you, visit https://www.pickyourown.org/PA.htm for locations, dates & times, and more.