From Farm to Table: The Top Produce Markets in Central Indiana

As summer slowly wanes, and the crisp air changes in central Indiana, there is still opportunity to enjoy the bounty of flavor (and central Indiana is full of many!).

Autumn is my favorite season, and it shows itself in a variety of ways for every taste. The colors merge into a softer hue, and the aroma of fresh apple cider and stews result from the many mouth-watering surprises found at produce markets and u-pick orchards.

Broad Ripple Farmer's Market

If you are looking to keep in touch with local vendors as well as grab a great bite to eat, Broad Ripple Farmer's Market offers a variety of produce, lasting up to Thanksgiving.

Dates & Times: Saturday 8am-12 noon through November at Broad Ripple High School (30 Vendors)

Wednesday's 5pm-8pm at Broad Ripple Indy Park (45 Vendors)

Goods: Homemade Vinegar, Honey, Baked Goods, Mushrooms, Gourds, Indian Corn, Squash and Greens

Be sure to checkout their Recipe Blog! (Their creamy curried vegetable soup is an excellent way to use leftovers from produce!)

Location: Broad Ripple Park & Broad Ripple High School; Indianapolis, IN

Binford Farmer's Market

If you are heading your way off of I-69 and wish to stop for some of the best small-farm and urban farming produce in the area, head on over to Binford Farmer's Market.

Dates & Times: Saturday 8am-12 noon through October 29^th (located outside)

Saturday 9am-12:30pm November 19^th, December 3^rd & 10th (Inside booths)

Goods: In addition to a large array of craft vendors, the produce vendor include a colorful spectacle of Midwest good and plenty for the fall. Apples, Beets, Greens, Watermelons, Corn, Gourds, Pumpkins, Carrots, Mushrooms, and a variety of prepared foods. Be sure to check out some of the widest selections of eggplants, squash, and gourds grown by some excellent local Amish farmers.

Location: Right off 62^nd and Binford Boulevard; Indianapolis, IN

Tuttle Orchard

If you love quality apples, you will find this Orchard one of the best in the state. It is known for it's Ida Red, Golden Delicious, and Cortland varieties. Through fall, they will also have dates, gourds, pumpkins, winter squash, garlic, corn, and persimmons.

Check out their harvest schedule for the latest varieties you can get.

Dates & Times: Monday-Wednesday 9 AM- 6PM (Until October 29)

Thursday-Saturday 9am-7pm (Until October 29)

Apple Picking: Labor Day- end of September

Location: 5717 North 300 West, Greenfield, IN

Apple of His Eye Orchard

Located in Anderson, 45 minutes north of Indianapolis, this Orchard was started as a small operation and has grown to include many varieties of apples. They also pack and preserve all sorts of pie fillings and cider.

Dates and Times: Mon-Sat 10am-7pm

Location: 3185 S 300 E. Anderson, IN

Anderson Orchard

This is one of the largest apple orchards in the area.

Bags range from 1/2 peck to 1/2 bushel in size. If you love apples, this is the place to be! They grow

every variety in the area.

Dates & Times: 9 am- 6pm Monday-Sunday; Late July-Early November

Location: 10721 N 850 W Fairland, IN