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In Season for October/November?

As October progresses, the days, although pleasant, become shorter and the nights become colder. It is, after all, fall. So for October and November expect a number of big changes in what can be grown, harvested, and brought to market.

At the top of the list are pumpkins, little and big, and we should see these well into November. It is said that the colder nights help grapes reach their peak in flavor and sweetness so watch for delicious grapes at the markets as well.

In October there are almost weekly changes in apple varieties — Mike Cirone raises over 70 kinds. This is also when we’ll see the greatest number of different peppers, for example, pasilla, Anaheim, red bells, and black Hungarian.

However, it is during October that tomato, corn and field grown cucumber production really slows down. In contrast, a number of fall crops like pumpkins, pomegranates, many winter squashes like chayote, Kampuchea, Hubbard, acorn, spaghetti, and butternut start to peak and are available throughout November.

November also brings the first of the sweet naval oranges. Come to the markets to really view the variety.