I find that knowing what is in season in the produce department when you are out shopping helps you to find good deals on certain things. It also helps with meal planning, because if produce is in season the price will be lower than if it is off season.
Here is a general guideline I like to follow ;
December;
- Sweet Potatoes
- Mushrooms
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Pears
- Oranges
- Grapefruit
- Tangerines
- Papayas
- Pomegranates
January;
- Cabbage
- Leeks
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Oranges
- Grapfruits
- Tangerines
- Lemons
- Papaya
February;
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Oranges
-Grapefruits
- Lemons
- Papayas
March;
- Broccoli
- Lettuce
- Pineapples
- Mangoes
April;
- Zucchini
- Rhubarb
- Artichokes
- Asparagus
- Spring Peas
- Lettuce
- Pineapples
- Mangoes
May;
- Okra
- Zucchini
- Rhubarb
- Artichokes
- Asparagus
- Spring Peas
- Broccoli
- Lettuce
- Cherries
- Pineapples
- Apricots
June;
- Corn
- Lettuce
- Watermelon
- Strawberries
- Cantaloupe
- Cherries
- Blueberries
- Peaches
- Apricots
July;
- Cucumbers
- Tomatoes
- Summer Squash
- Corn
- Green Beans
- Lettuce
- Watermelon
- Strawberries
- Cantaloupe
- Blueberries
- Peaches
- Apricots
- Kiwi
- Raspberries
- Plums
August;
- Cucumbers
- Corn
- Eggplant
- Tomatoes
- Summer Squash
- Green Beans
- Lettuce
- Watermelon
- Strawberries
- Cantaloupe
- Blueberries
- Peaches
- Apricots
- Kiwi
- Raspberries
- Plums
September;
- Eggplant
- Pumpkins
- Tomatoes
- Spinach
- Lettuce
- Grapes
- Pomegranate
October;
- Sweet Potatoes
- Pumpkins
- Winter Squash
- Broccoli
- Spinach
- Cranberries
- Apples
- Pomegranates
- Grapes
November;
- Pumpkins
- Winter Squash
- Sweet Potatoes
- Broccoli
- Mushrooms
- Spinach
- Cranberries
- Oranges
- Tangerines
- Pears
- Pomegranates
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