What's in season at Toronto farmers' markets this September

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 reviews4.0 (2) and other halls)
• Knuckle Down Farm5.0 out of 5 from 1 review5.0 (1) — 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 reviews4.4 (72) 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