simple & in-season fresh and frugal what's fresh as the days cool down and the trees begin to show their and diverse harvests of the year-and that means big produce below as a guide while planning your meals to take full advantage of early autumn's most delicious deals pears peas plums apples beets bell peppers broccoli cabbage cantaloupe carrots cauliflower celery chili peppers cucumbers eggplants fennel garlic green beans horseradish kohlrabi leeks mushrooms okra onions parsnips potatoes and sweet potatoes pumpkins radishes scallions shallots sprouts and winter tomatillos tomatoes grapes turnips