Eating fruits andvegetables in season is a great way to get the most nutrients for your money. Seasonal produce is typically more flavorful and less expensive than out-of-season produce. Plus, it’s better for the environment to eat local produce that doesn’t have to be shipped long distances.To help you make the mostof seasonal produce, we’ve put together a guide to what’s in season each month. This guide is based on the USDA’s recommended seasons for fruits and vegetables.
| Month | Fruits | Vegetables | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Apples, bananas, citrus fruits, grapes, pears | Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, celery, greens, kale, onions, potatoes, rutabagas, spinach, turnips | ||
| February | Apples, bananas, citrus fruits, grapes, pears | Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, celery, greens, kale, onions, potatoes, rutabagas, spinach, turnips | ||
| March | Apples, bananas, citrus fruits, grapes, pears, strawberries | Asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, celery, greens, kale, onions, potatoes, rutabagas, spinach, turnips | ||
| April | Apples, bananas, berries, citrus fruits, grapes, pears, pineapple, rhubarb, strawberries | Asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, celery, greens, kale, lettuce, onions, potatoes, radishes, spinach, turnips | ||
| May | Apples, bananas, berries, cherries, citrus fruits, grapes, mangoes, nectarines, peaches, pears, pineapple, rhubarb, strawberries | Asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, celery, cucumbers,greens, kale, lettuce, onions, potatoes, radishes, spinach,turnips | ||
| June | Apples, bananas, berries, cherries, citrus fruits, grapes, mangoes, nectarines, peaches, pears, pineapple, plums, strawberries, watermelon | Asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, celery, cucumbers, greens, kale, lettuce, onions, potatoes, radishes, spinach, tomatoes, turnips | ||
| July | Apples, bananas, berries, cherries, citrus fruits, grapes, mangoes, nectarines, peaches, pears, pineapple, plums, raspberries, strawberries, watermelon | Asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, celery, cucumbers, greens, kale, lettuce, onions, potatoes, radishes, spinach, tomatoes, turnips | ||
| August | Apples, bananas, berries, cherries, citrus fruits, grapes, mangoes, nectarines, peaches, pears, pineapple, plums, raspberries, strawberries, watermelon | Asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, celery, cucumbers, greens, kale, leeDecember | Apples, bananas, citrus fruits, grapes,pears, pomegranates | Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, celery, greens, kale, lettuce, onions, potatoes, rutabagas, spinach, turnips |
By following this guide, you can make sure that you’re getting the most nutrients for your money and supporting local farmers. Enjoy!
