What's in season in Florida in October
Provisioning in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, the Florida Keys (Key West, Marathon) in October? Buy these local — they're at their best, usually cheaper, and keep longer aboard than produce that has travelled.
In season (11)
From the Florida Department of Agriculture's season calendar.
- Avocado
- Bell pepper
- Cucumber
- Eggplant / aubergine
- Grapefruit
- Green beans
- Mushrooms
- Orange
- Tomato
- Watermelon
- Zucchini / courgette
Probably imported this month (10)
Out of season locally — at the market these have most likely been shipped or flown in. Fine to buy; they may cost more and keep less well.
- Broccoli
- Carrot
- Celery
- Coriander / cilantro
- Green/white cabbage
- Mango
- Potato
- Romaine lettuce
- Spinach
- Strawberries
Galley recipes for October in Florida
The recipes that use the most in-season produce, and nothing imported.
- Ratatouille with riceFrench · 55 min · sea 2/5 · vegan
- Soft polenta with ratatouilleFrench · 55 min · sea 2/5 · vegetarian
- BBQ vegetables with homemade hummusMiddle Eastern · 20 min · sea 3/5 · vegan
- Grilled vegetablesMediterranean · 15 min · sea 3/5 · vegan
- BBQ chicken & vegetable skewersGreek · 30 min · sea 2/5
- BBQ halloumi & vegetable skewersGreek · 20 min · sea 3/5 · vegetarian
- Beef kofta with tahini & couscousMiddle Eastern · 30 min · sea 3/5
- Breakfast tacos with black beans & avocadoMexican · 15 min · sea 4/5 · vegan
Source: Florida Produce Seasonal Availability Calendar (Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (Fresh From Florida)). Retrieved 2026-10-07. Florida-grown produce. “Squash” on the chart is summer squash, used here for courgettes; “snap beans” for green beans; “lettuce” for romaine.