It's all about the fruit this September after a fantastic growing season for some. (In contrast, many vegetable growers have been struggling with low levels of rain).

UK plums are flowing in thick and fast. Victoria (pictured below) will soon be over; Marjorie's Seedling is the main later variety. Greengages - a.k.a. Reine Claude across the Channel - are also in season. 

Other smaller plums include sloes, damsons and Mirabelle, shown in the photo below. 

English apples are underway and growers are expecting a bumper crop. The photo below shows Early Windsor. Russets, Cox and Gala are next in line. 

This year I spotted a newer variety, too, called Raspberry Ripple. 

Figs are a treat this September. The very best are Sollies black figs from the south of France; Turkish Bursa black figs (pictured below) are just starting and will run a month or so longer than the Sollies. You may also find green Italian figs.   

Grape varieties from Europe include French Muscat, pictured below. 

Also the remarkable Strawberry Grape from Italy - the unusual flavour is a real 'Marmite' for some.

European cherries and apricots are over but other stone fruit such as peaches and nectarines are still going strong. The photo below shows blood nectarines. Donut peaches and nectarines also available. Round peaches are also yellow or white flesh. 

These are tricky times for UK vegetable growers due to a dry summer and drought conditions in some parts of Britain. Some farmers, for example, are predicting a 50% reduction in their crop of arables and potatoes. 

The prices of brassicas such as tenderstem and standard broccoli were sky high in August but starting to settle. 

Other new season UK veg includes bunched beetroots, bunched carrots, kales and cabbages. Brussel tops are expected soon. 

Tomatoes are still plentiful but passing peak season in terms of flavour.

Courgettes of all kinds remain strong. Below are some yellow round courgettes from France. 

The autumnal squashes are just building up momentum. More on these next month. 

These are Muscade - famous for their rock hard skin and storage potential.

UK sweetcorn will be a good bet for another month. Below is a rare heritage variety.  

These are foraged Scottish girolle. Ceps are also coming down from the Highlands.

It really is a great month on Buyer's Walk  as summer produce mingles with the first autumnal ingredients.

See you in October for our next Market Report.