FollowBuying fruits & vegetables when they are in season will save you some money. Buying local produce will also help your local economy, rather than pay a higher price for having produce shipped in from other countries or even from across the nation.
Here is a list of fruits and vegetables that are available during specific months.
January– Turnips, broccoli, cauliflower, oranges, Brussel sprouts, kale, cabbage, parsnips, grapefruit, lemons, tangerines, oranges, and tangelos. These are known as winter root vegetables and are best when bought during these times.
February– Turnips, broccoli, cauliflower, oranges, Brussel sprouts, kale, cabbage, parsnips, grapefruit, lemons, oranges, and tangelos. These are known as winter root vegetables and are best when bought during these times.
March– Mushrooms, parsnips, Brussel sprouts, artichokes, cauliflower, leeks, asparagus, broccoli, radishes, turnips, rutabaga, pineapple, and lettuce.
April– Mushrooms, parsnips, radishes, spring peas, artichokes, asparagus, cauliflower, leeks, asparagus, broccoli, radishes, turnips, rutabaga, pineapple, lettuce, and rhubarb.
May-Rhubarb, apricots, mangoes, cherries, asparagus, artichokes, lettuce, spring peas, okra, strawberries, zucchini, and swiss chard.
June– Blueberries, strawberries, apricots, watermelon, cantaloupe, zucchini, corn, cherries, lettuce, mangoes, and peaches.
The Fruits & Vegetables of the Summer Months
July– Peppers, plums, blueberries, blackberries, green beans, kiwi, okra, peaches, cantaloupe, apricots, raspberries, tomatoes, summer squash, watermelon, corn, kohlrabi, lettuce, zucchini, apricots, cucumber, and swiss chard.
August-Figs, summer squash, apples, blueberries, cantaloupe, butternut squash, cucumbers, raspberries, swiss chard, zucchini, acorn squash, corn, eggplant, acorn squash, apricots, green beans, lettuce, okra, kiwi, tomatoes, winter squash, strawberries, and watermelon.
September– Swiss chard, apples, cantaloupe, figs, beets, acorn squash, pomegranates, butternut squash, eggplant, cauliflower, green beans, mushrooms, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, grapes, peppers, mangoes, persimmons, spinach, tomatoes, and lettuce.
October– Cabbage, Brussel sprouts, acorn squash, grapes, parsnips, apples, broccoli, cauliflower, persimmons, rutabagas, beets, cranberries, winter squash, butternut squash, leeks, pomegranates, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, cabbage, lettuce, spinach, swiss chard, turnips, and mushrooms.
November– Pumpkins, beets, mushrooms, Brussel sprouts, winter squash, tangerines, broccoli, cranberries, cauliflower, leeks, cabbage, oranges, pomegranates, parsnips, rutabagas, pears, spinach, turnips, persimmons, and sweet potatoes.
December– Turnips, parsnips, broccoli, grapefruit, mushrooms, Brussel sprouts, oranges, cabbage, tangerines, papayas, cauliflower, pears, leeks, pomegranates, kale, sweet potatoes, tangelos, and rutabagas.
Buying these fruits and vegetables when they are in season will help you to save money. Pickle them, blanch them, freeze them, turn them into jams, relishes, and much more. Then you can enjoy them when they are out of season and save yourself some money!
