Here we go, my October seasonal fruit and vegetable guide. October is a wonderful month, large bowls of soup for lunch, squash in everything, frosty mornings, beautiful autumn leaves, hot chocolate and the lead up to Halloween!
The two fruit and vegetables I am going to highlight this month are squashes and pears.
Fruit in Season October
- Apple
- Blackberries
- Cranberry
- Damsons
- Dates
- Elderberries
- Fig
- Medlars
- Pear
- Plum
- Raspberry
- Sloe
Vegetables in Season October
- Artichoke
- Beetroot
- Broccoli
- Brussel Sprouts
- Butternut Squash
- Cabbage
- Cavolo Nero
- Celery
- Celeriac
- Chicory
- Chilli
- Fennel
- Jerusalem Artichoke
- Kale
- Kohlrabi
- Lamb’s Lettuce
- Leek
- Lettuce
- Marrows
- Onion
- Pak Choi
- Parsnip
- Peas
- Peppers
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
- Quince
- Raddichio
- Radishes
- Rocket
- Runner Bean
- Salsify
- Shallots
- Spring Onion
- Sweet Potato
- Swede
- Swiss Chard
- Tomato
- Truffle
- Turnip
- Watercress
- Wild Mushrooms
Herbs in Season October
- Chives
- Garlic
- Parsley (curly)
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Sorrel
- Thyme
Nuts in Season October
- Chestnuts
- Cobnuts
- Hazelnuts
Squashes
I love all kinds of squashes, pumpkins and gourds. They are a great source of vitamins A and C, beta-carotene, magnesium, manganese, calcium and potassium. They are incredibly versatile and can be made into amazing risottos, soups, curries, stews, cakes and desserts!
- Butternut Squash, Hazelnut and Goat Cheese Salad
- Flourless Cinnamon, Chocolate and Cherry Cake (yes it is made with butternut squash!)
- Butternut Squash and Wensleydale Pie
- Pumpkin Pie
Pears
Pears are a member of the rose family (who knew?!) and are great sources of vitamins B6 and C, potassium and copper. As it is a slow energy releasing fruit it is brilliant for helping balance blood sugar levels.
- Warm Pear, Blackberry and Ginger Juice
- Pear, Fig and Almond Cake
- Pear, Hazelnut and Dark Chocolate Cake
- Autumn Porridge Bowls
Sources: BBC Food, BBC GoodFood, Eat the Seasons
I love this post! So informative. I never knew hazelnuts were in season in October. My birthday is in October so no wonder I love them so much! Haha
Thank you so much! I’m glad that you have found this to be useful! H x
yummy!! love to eat frui in season is so much better ❤
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I agree! H x