In season
Pumpkin
Not just for pumpkin spice.
What's in season this October?
Eating seasonally often means better flavour, lower prices, and more variety. Discover what’s in season this October and how to make the most of it.
The October edit
Autumn looks good on your plate.
Crisp apples, sweet pears, earthy roots and comforting pumpkin dishes. This is the time to make the most of cooler-weather produce.
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The seasonal lineup
6 seasonal picksOn the menu in October
In season
Apples
The everyday fruit that deserves more attention.
In season
Pears
Soft, fragrant and seriously underrated.
In season
Beetroot
A colourful root with a sporty side.
In season
Leeks
The quieter, sweeter cousin of onion.
In season
Carrots
Crunchy, sweet and full of colour.
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There's more to the season than six picks.
At the start of every month I share the full story on Substack: what's at the market, the recipe I'm making with it, and the little discoveries that didn't fit on this page.