Autumn seasonal guide
Seasonal Calendar October
In October, we focus on seasonal fruit and vegetables from across Europe and match them with practical Thermomix® recipes from MixMyDay.
Outdoor crop in October
Fresh outdoor harvest across europe.
Outdoor crop
Plums and Damsons
Late-summer stone fruit for jam, compote and traybakes
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- Outdoor crop
Apples
Fresh harvest from late summer, stored well into spring
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- Outdoor crop
Pears
Soft autumn fruit for compote, cakes and preserves
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- Outdoor crop
Quinces
Fragrant autumn fruit for jelly and compote
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- Outdoor crop
Kohlrabi
Crisp bulbs for salads, soups and steamed sides
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- Outdoor crop
Radishes
Peppery crunch for salads and quick sides
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- Outdoor crop
Spinach
Tender leaves for soups, sauces and fillings
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- Outdoor crop
Chard
Leafy greens for steaming, sauces and bakes
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- Outdoor crop
Cauliflower
Mild florets for soups, puree and gratins
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- Outdoor crop
Broccoli
Green florets for soups, salads and pasta
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- Outdoor crop
Tomatoes
Summer flavour for soups, sauces and dips
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- Outdoor crop
Cucumbers
Cool summer crunch for salads and chilled soups
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- Outdoor crop
Peppers
Sweet peppers for dips, sauces and traybakes
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- Outdoor crop
Pumpkin and Squash
Autumn favourite for soups, risotto and bakes
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- Outdoor crop
Mushrooms
Autumn depth for sauces, risotto and soups
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- Outdoor crop
Sweetcorn
Late-summer kernels for salads, soup and sides
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- Outdoor crop
Fennel
Aniseed crunch for salads, soups and steaming
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- Outdoor crop
Leeks
Nearly year-round allium for soups and stews
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- Outdoor crop
Carrots
Fresh bunches in summer, stored roots into spring
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- Outdoor crop
Potatoes
A kitchen staple for steaming, mash and soups
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- Outdoor crop
Beetroot
Earthy roots for salads, soup and steaming
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- Outdoor crop
Celeriac and Celery
Aromatic base for soups, stocks and mash
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- Outdoor crop
Parsnips
Sweet winter roots for soups and puree
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- Outdoor crop
Swede
Robust winter root for stews and mash
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- Outdoor crop
Jerusalem Artichokes
Nutty tubers for soup, puree and salads
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- Outdoor crop
Salsify
Delicate winter root for soups and gratins
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- Outdoor crop
Lambs Lettuce
Cold-season salad leaves for bowls and sides
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- Outdoor crop
Kale
Winter greens for stews, pesto and chips
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- Outdoor crop
Brussels Sprouts
Cold-season sprouts for steaming and roasting
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- Outdoor crop
Savoy Cabbage
Crinkled winter leaves for soups and rolls
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- Outdoor crop
Red Cabbage
Autumn and winter cabbage for sides and salads
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- Outdoor crop
White Cabbage
Stored cabbage for salads, stews and sauerkraut-style dishes
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Stored in October
Stored european harvest from the previous season.
The best Thermomix® recipes for October
Live English recipes matched to the seasonal ingredients above.
- Plum Butter with the Thermomix®
- Cauliflower Soup with the Thermomix®
- Mediterranean Broccoli Salad with the Thermomix®
- Kohlrabi Broccoli Soup with Avocado, Thermomix®
- Potato, Vegetable and Meat Baby Purée with the Thermomix®
- Kohlrabi in Cream Sauce with the Thermomix®
- Potato Goulash with the Thermomix®
- Crustless Onion Tart with the Thermomix®
- Pear Jam in the Thermomix®
- Quince Jelly with the Thermomix®
- Kohlrabi Soup with the Thermomix®
- Creamy Tomato Soup with the Thermomix®
- Apple Jam with the Thermomix®
- Steaming Cauliflower in the Thermomix® Varoma®
- Pumpkin Bread with the Thermomix®
- Pea and Bacon Omelette, Thermomix®
- Sweet Potato Soup with the Thermomix®
- Beetroot Salad with the Thermomix®
- Sunflower Seed and Tomato Spread, Thermomix®
- Garlic Cheese Baguette with the Thermomix®
- Plum Liqueur with the Thermomix®
- Apple Juice in the Thermomix®
- Cauliflower Salad with the Thermomix®
- Broccoli Soup with Gorgonzola, Thermomix®
What is in season across Europe?
F means outdoor crop, G means protected crop, L means stored harvest. The pattern follows Central European seasons, relabelled for a broader European audience.
Protected crop
Stored
Good to know
What is in season in October?
In October, the calendar above shows outdoor crops, protected crops and stored produce that are typically available across Central Europe.
Which Thermomix® recipes fit October?
Start with recipes linked on this page. They use seasonal ingredients from October and are already available in English on MixMyDay.
Can harvest times shift?
Yes. Weather and region can shift fresh outdoor crops by one to three weeks, especially in spring and autumn.