At the Market

It’s midsummer, and the peak time to visit the market. These are the seasonal foods in central Ohio now, available from local farmers and gardeners: green and wax beans, zucchini and yellow summer squash, eggplant, beets, carrots, cucumbers, kale, Swiss chard, onions, sweet and hot peppers, potatoes, sweet corn, melons, peaches, cherries, tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs. You’ll also find meats and cheeses, baked goods, natural snacks and juices, jams and jellies, pickles, barbecue sauce, honey, granola, and more. See you at the market!

 

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Mix of Summer and Fall at the Market

9/4/2009 8:58pm by Mary Meyer

September's here, with students and teachers back in school, chilly nights, and the sound of crickets and cicadas At the market, shoppers can find a seasonal mix of summer and fall produce.

It’s still the height of tomato season for many vendors, with all sorts of vine-ripened tomatoes available including heirloom varieties with thin skins, rich flavor, and colors from yellow, gold, and striped green to deep rose and dusky purple. Other late summer produce includes zucchini and yellow summer squash, sweet peppers, eggplant, carrots, beets, potatoes, and green beans.

Fall produce is beginning to appear as well—butternut and acorn squash, pumpkins and gourds, and colorful pots of chrysanthemums. In coming weeks, keep an eye out for local apples, Indian corn, and corn shocks. Cool-weather crops like lettuce, arugula, spinach, Swiss chard, and kale should be more abundant, too, as we move into fall.

Look for more chef demonstrations in September, using produce from our vendors.

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