{"id":28342,"date":"2023-10-02T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-02T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thegreenlist.nl\/?p=28342"},"modified":"2026-03-23T09:42:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T08:42:56","slug":"seasonal-vegetables-october-what-fruits-and-vegetables-are-in-season-in-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thegreenlist.nl\/en\/seizoensgroenten-oktober-welk-groente-en-fruit-zijn-er-in-oktober-in-het-seizoen\/","title":{"rendered":"Seasonal vegetables October: which fruits and vegetables are in season in October?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Autumn has started again. That means vegetables like kale, Brussels sprouts and chicory are back in season in the Netherlands this month. By the way, did you know that October has the most seasonal vegetables available of the whole year? I did not expect it in this often cold and gloomy month; but there are no less than 44 seasonal vegetables in October, growing in the open ground or unheated greenhouses in the Netherlands! Are you also curious which ones these are? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Take advantage of seasonal vegetables from Dutch soil especially in October<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to Crisp for the seasonal produce<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we approach the cold and dark time of the year, your body could use some extra vitamins. Tap into the power of nature and eat according to the seasons more often. It has even been scientifically proven that some vegetables contain more vitamins during autumn and winter, than during the warmer seasons. For example, spinach and broccoli contain more vitamin C during autumn. There are also many other benefits to seasonal vegetables and seasonal fruits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The benefits of seasonal vegetables and seasonal fruit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Supermarkets are full of fruit and vegetables. Why bother to pay attention to which fruit or vegetables are currently in season in the Netherlands? For one thing, it is better for the environment. Fruit or vegetables that have a longer transport route or are grown in heated greenhouses generally have a greater environmental impact. But did you also know that seasonal vegetables and seasonal fruit are better for your health? Because the transport route is shorter, the vegetables or fruits are riper before they are harvested. As a result, fewer nutrients are lost. Seasonal vegetables and fruits also contain more nutrients because they are stored for less time. Moreover, fewer pesticides are often used as they are less susceptible to diseases. Finally, it is usually a lot cheaper to buy fruit and vegetables from the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wow, in October there is still so much to choose from in terms of seasonal fruits and vegetables.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fruit or vegetables from the Netherlands are not always the most sustainable choice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you are convinced of the benefits of seasonal vegetables and seasonal fruit, you can pay attention to them when you go shopping. Because the country of origin is indicated on the packaging, you may choose to buy fruit or vegetables from the Netherlands. Unfortunately, this is not always the most sustainable choice. After all, you can't tell in the supermarket whether the fruit or vegetable was grown in a heated greenhouse. For example, a head of lettuce from the Netherlands may be the most sustainable choice in July; while in January the head of lettuce from Spain is more sustainable because it grows in the open air. Pretty confusing isn't it? To make it easier for you, we have picked out for you which vegetables and fruits grow in full Dutch soil or in unheated greenhouses in the Netherlands. For October, these are the following fruit and vegetables:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dutch seasonal vegetables October:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The fruit and vegetables in bold<\/strong> can currently be harvested in the Netherlands. The remaining fruit and vegetables, although from the Netherlands, are from earlier months. Vegetables are often stored for months after harvest and thus sold (which is fine).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n