28 September 2017

What’s in Season: Early Fall

Autumn is officially here, and with that comes the seasonal bounty of the Northwest. An amazing variety of apples and pears for pie-making and preserving, hearty vegetables for soups and stews, squash and potatoes for casseroles, and so much more! For some recipe inspiration, be sure to pick up a copy of the Portland Farmers Market Cookbook featuring recipes for each season from local chefs and farmers!

Fall Market Schedule:

Wednesdays: Shemanski Park Farmers Market – Downtown Portland, 10 am to 2 pm – through October 25

Saturdays: Portland State University Market – Downtown Portland, 8:30 am to 2 pm (thru October), then 9 am to 2 pm – year round

Sundays: Lents International Farmers Market, Southeast Portland, 9 am to 2 pm – through Oct 29

Sundays: King Farmers Market – Northeast Portland, 10 am to 2 pm – through Nov 19

FRUITS & VEGETABLES

While produce will vary by location, week-to-week, the following list represents what you can find at some or all of our markets in early Fall:

Apples: Cameo, Gala, Granny Smith and more!
Beets
Broccoli
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Cucumbers
Eggplant
Escarole
Fennel
Figs
Garlic
Green Beans
Leafy Greens
Leeks
Mushrooms
Okra
Onions
Pears: Bartlett, Red Bartlett and more to come!
Peppers
Potatoes: Sweet Potatoes, Red Potatoes, Yukon Gold and more!
Pumpkins
Radishes
Romanesco
Shallots
Squash: Butternut, Delicata, Pink Banana, Spaghetti and more!
Turnips

OTHER PRODUCTS

In addition to the seasonal produce listed above, you’ll also find the following products at the Portland Farmers Market on Saturday at PSU and other select markets: