Fall Fruits
Fall or autumn arrives after the warm summer months and brings a diverse produce of fruits and vegetables. The season is famous for its colorful bounty, and its fruits are no exception.
Different Types of Fruits That Are in Season During Fall
This season extends from September to November and early December. The exact time when locally-grown fresh seasonal fruits may be available in a farmer’s market may vary based on location.
Below is a list of all the popular fruits that are in season and available in the market throughout the autumn:
- Cranberry
- Grapes
- Quince
- Persimmon
- Kiwi
- Mango
- Pear
- Pineapple
- Raspberry
- Lemon
- Lime
- Pomegranate
- Apple
- Banana
- Passion Fruit
Tropical and subtropical fruits like pineapples, mangoes, and passion fruits are available during fall in the warmer regions of the Southwest and Western US. However, they would be difficult to find in local farmer’s markets in the Northeast because of the colder climate.
Similarly, cranberries grow in the colder climates of the Northeast, Midwest, and Pacific Northwest regions, being available fresh in mid to late fall, just in time for the Thanksgiving celebrations.
Squashes are a noteworthy part of fall produce and are botanically considered fruits. Pumpkins, butternut, and acorn squashes have long been symbolic of the season and the Thanksgiving celebrations. Still, they are considered vegetables in the culinary sense and thus are not mentioned in the above list.
FAQ
Pomegranates become ready for harvesting late in September and are usually available in the markets during the later part of fall.
Figs are mainly a late summer fruit, but they sometimes remain in season over an extended period into early fall in the warmer climates of the southern United States.