September’s special dates include National Zero Waste Week from 6-12th September (see our special feature), and International Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19th (which we just LOVE). Traditionally, this was also the month for making corn “dollies” which were intended to provide the corn goddess a resting place when all the corn was harvested, so that she didn’t die. This time of year is also the start of “conker” season, so it’s a shame for the kids that we no longer celebrate Holy Rood day on September 14th, because this was when children were released for the day from school (or labouring) to gather nuts. Don’t miss our article from last year on how to play conkers.

In Season in September

September coming in

Apples (“Late” varieties)
Cavalo Nero
Celery
Damsons
Endive
Parsnips
Swede

September going strong

Aubergine
Beetroot
Blackberries
Broccoli (calabrese and tenderstem)
Cabbages (red, white, green, Savoy, pointed)
Carrots
Cauliflower
Courgette
Cucumber
Fennel
French beans
Garlic
Globe Artichoke
Kale
Kohl rabi
Lambs Lettuce
Leek
Lettuce
Onions
Pak Choi
Pear (early and mid varieties)
Peas and Mange Tout
Pepper
Potato
Pumpkins / squashes
Radish
Raspberries
Rhubarb
Rocket
Runner beans
Salsify
Sorrel
Spinach
Sweetcorn
Swiss Chard
Tomato
Turnips
Watercress

September last of

Apples (“Early” varieties)
Blackcurrant
Blueberries
Broad Beans
Greengages
Plums
Strawberries

Gone

Cherries
Samphire

What are you most looking forward to about September?

Categories: seasonal eating

Tags: recipes, seasonal eating, september, vegetarian

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