This is the first week I have noticed a big shift at the farmer’s markets. Peaches are hanging on, but will be gone very soon and most of the berries are gone as well. You know what is taking their place? Apples! A sure sign that fall is right around the corner. We’re moving into early fall and the markets are starting to reflect our waning summer. Here’s a sample of what you can find in central NC right now:
- Apples–green and red varieties
- Grapes–scuppernog and muscadine
- Figs
- Peaches
- Field peas–butter beans, crowder peas, black eyed peas, pink eyed peas, purple hull and more
- Tomatoes–they are all just beautiful right now
- Hothouse cucumbers
- Sweet peppers–red and green
- Hot peppers–all varieties
- Summer squash
- Zucchini
- Green beans
- Onions
- Butternut squash
- Acorn squash
- Corn
- Eggplant
- Herbs
- Garlic
- Okra
- Melons–cantaloupe, watermelon, sprite
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Heather @ SugarDish(Me)
/ August 20, 2012Hurray for apples!!!! That is such a happy list.
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/ August 20, 2012I’ve been avoiding apples because I don’t want summer to end!!!! Time to give in I think.
Choc Chip Uru
/ August 20, 2012Mmmm your so lucky to be getting okra 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
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/ August 20, 2012Can you grow okra? I realize you’re just starting spring now, but does it grow where you are?
Choc Chip Uru
/ August 20, 2012It is so rare, oten we get frozen!
Cheers
CCU
rachelocal
/ August 20, 2012Can’t wait for Honey Crisp apples to make an appearance!
Year Of Healthier Living
/ August 20, 2012I’ve been holding off the apples, but I may have to give in this week!