Before you head to the store this week, plan your meals around fresh fruits and vegetables that are currently in season, and get the best deals.
An easy way to save on fruits and vegetables is to buy what’s in season. Here’s a guide to help you identify the best produce deals month-by-month:
January
oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, tangelos, lemons, papayas, cabbages: red, white and green; leeks, broccoli, cauliflower
February
oranges, tanelos, grapefruit, lemons, papayas, broccoli, cauliflower
March
pineapples, mangoes, broccoli. lettuce
April
pineapples, mangoes, zucchini, rhubarb, artichokes, asparagus, spring peas, broccoli, lettuce
May
cherries, pineapples, apricots, okra, zucchini, rhubarb, artichokes, asparagus, spring peas, broccoli, lettuce
June
watermelon, strawberries, cantaloupe, cherries, blueberries, peaches, apricots, corn, lettuce
July
watermelon, strawberries, cantaloupe, blueberries, peaches, apricots, kiwi, raspberries, plums, cucumbers, tomatoes, summer squash, corn, green beans, lettuce
August
watermelon, strawberries, cantaloupe, blueberries, peaches, apricots, kiwi, raspberries, plums, cucumbers, corn, eggplant, tomatoes, summer squash, green beans, lettuce
September
grapes, pomegranates, persimmons,eggplants, pumpkins, tomatoes, spinach, lettuce
October
cranberries, apples, pomegranates, grapes, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, winter squash, broccoli, spinach, lettuce
This is a very neat list. I am going to save this for future reference. I just went to the farmers market on Thursday and bought a ton of fruits and veggies.
What an awesome help! I’m going to print this out and keep it in my menu folder.
Thanks!