Indiana is full of rich farm land and a long tradition of eating locally grown - often in the form of home-grown - foods. Continue the tradition of eating fresh food from local sources with this guide to the seasonal fruits and vegetables, farmers markets, u-picks, and more in Indiana. Know of something special? Tell us about it here!
Indiana Seasonal Fruits & Vegetables
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There is more to Indiana produce that corn on the cob (although that ain't too shabby!), the state is full of Indiana Seasonal Produce worth tracking down.
Indiana Specialties
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Indiana muskmelons (a.k.a. cantaloupes are so fragrant people claim you can smell a field of them from a mile away.
You may not be able to see them from a mile away, but a native Indy knows to look for deep orange orbs hanging from bare trees come October. Persimmons are sweet, tart, and only in season come fall.
Indiana Farmers Markets
Indiana's long tradition of farming pays off now for locavores in the form of farmers markets, farm stands, and u-picks. Find one near you with this guide to Indiana farmers markets and more.Indiana U-Picks
Find apple orchards that offer u-pick in Indiana on this extensive list of Indiana apple orchards and put up apple butter and applesauce to take you through the whole year.Get reviews of apple u-picks and pumpkin patches near Indianapolis from About.com's guide to Indianapolis, Christy Pingleton.
