September · Published:
What's in season at Toronto farmers' markets this September
Early September is still summer in Ontario, with fall around the corner, here are a couple picks for what's still in season and what's just coming in.
What’s peaking now (Foodland Ontario)
Still strong through September:
- Field tomatoes, sweet corn, peaches, field peppers, eggplant
- Beets, zucchini, summer squash, beans
- Early apples and pears
- First pumpkins and winter squash
Availability shifts with weather and variety. Ask the vendor for assistance if necessary.
Learn more at: Foodland Ontario availability guide.
Produce stalls to look for
Our picks for produce suppliers from our catalog:
- Thames River Melons — family farm in Innerkip (often at Etobicoke Civic Centre4.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews and other halls)
- Knuckle Down Farm5.0 out of 5 from 1 review — small-scale organic market garden near Stirling / the Trent
- Kooner Farm Organics — Caledon family farm, produce for 30+ years
- Wheelbarrow Farm — 50+ vegetable crops outside Uxbridge
- Cutting Veg Toronto
- Black Creek Community Farm — 8-acre urban farm in Jane-Finch
- Fish Tree Farm — no-till market garden and wild weeds
- Kind Organics — organic salad blends, microgreens, herbs, edible flowers
Where to go this weekend
Start with the live hours list: Toronto farmers’ markets this weekend.
East-end markets (Thu / Sat / Sun): East end Toronto farmers’ markets.
Filter by day or neighbourhood on the homepage.
Shopper tips
- Bring bags and clean containers. Brick Works4.4 out of 5 from 72 reviews and many other markets welcome this.
- Ask what’s good for the day of, produce cycles can change varying on the weather patterns.
- Save markets and vendors you actually go to so next week's visit goes smoothly.
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Noah Khan, MarketRegular