How To Know what Produce is in Season
Most times when shopping you buy what is on the shopping list or whats on sale. But, if you can time your menu for the produce that is in season, you can maximize the quality! Below are a quick list of which produce items are generally in their primes during different seasons. Of course there are each type year round, but in Farmer’s Markets and other local spots, you will run across these more abundantly during these times of year.
WINTER SEASON
- Chestnuts
- Grapefruit
- Lemons
- Oranges
- Tangerines
- Kale
- Leeks
- Radishes
- Turnips
Spring Season
- Apricots
- Avocado
- Mango
- Pineapple
- Rhubarb
- Strawberries
- Artichokes
- Asparagus
- Carrots
- Chives
- Fennel
- Mustard Greens
Summer Season
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Nectarines
- Peaches
- Plums
- Raspberries
- Tomatoes
- Watermelon
- Broccoli
- Cucumber
- Green Beans
- Zucchini
Fall Season
- Apples
- Cranberries
- Figs
- Grapes
- Pears
- Pomegranate
- Butternut Squash
- Cauliflower
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Mushrooms
- Potatoes
- Pumpkins
- Sweet Potatoes
Of course, your location will play a big part in this too, but hopefully these lists will help out! After you buy the produce, be sure to see how to properly store Fruits and Vegetables so they last as long as possible! Growing your own produce is also possible, with some being super friendly to grow (like radish and squash) while others can be more tempermental.
