Vegetable in September

Are tomatoes in season in September?

Q: Are tomatoes in season in September?

Yes. Tomatoes are at their best in September. Tomatoes are in season July through October in the United States, and at their best in August and September.

YesAt their best in September.

September is month 3 of a 4-month season. Supply is at its highest, which usually means the best flavor and price.

Tomatoes are in season July through October in the United States, and at their best in August and September.

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For Labor Day: Still at their best. See the Labor Day guide.

Buying tomatoes in September

How to pick: Heavy and fragrant at the stem, with a little give. Cracks near the stem are fine.
Ripening at home: Pale or firm ones ripen in 2 to 5 days on the counter, out of the sun.
How to store: On the counter out of direct sun. Refrigerate only once fully ripe.
Try this: Slice thickly with salt, olive oil and basil.

Goes well with, in season in September

Corn Cucumbers Peaches

Also at their best in September

Beets Bell peppers Carrots Celery Eggplant Onions

Tomatoes in other months

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Everything about tomatoes, including nutrition. Everything in season in September.

Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.