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When to Buy Your Favorite Fruits and Vegetables

Knowing when to buy your fruits and vegetables can stir your taste buds and save you money.

Growing up in the state of Washington on a fruit orchard, I was spoiled by having fresh fruit right off the tree. I remember going out to the orchard at various times of the year and picking, apricots, peaches, cherries, pears, golden delicious, and red apples. My grandparents also had a garden with all kinds of berries and vegetables. There is just something special about eating fresh fruits and vegetables.

I don’t have access to a fruit orchard any more, but I can still enjoy the taste of fresh fruits and vegetables, especially when they are in season. Fruits and vegetables are generally cheaper when they are in season, which is a lot easier on the budget. So win-win…your food tastes better in season and it’s cheaper.

Below is a list of popular fruits and vegetables and when they are in season.

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Spring Season (March, April, May)

Vegetable

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Fruit

Asparagus

Apricots

Artichokes

Honeydew

Corn

Limes

Green Beans

Mango

Mustard Greens

Orange

Swiss Chard

Pineapple

Watercress

Strawberry

 

Summer Season (June, July, August)

Vegetable

Fruit

Beats

Berries

Bell Peppers

Cantaloupe

Corn

Cherries

Cucumbers

Grapefruit

Lima Beans

Grapes

Tomatoes

Plums

Zucchini

Watermelon

Fall Season (September, October, November)

Vegetable

Fruit

Acorn Squash

Apple

Broccoli

Cranberries

Cauliflower

Guava

Garlic

Passion Fruit

Mushrooms

Pineapple

Jalapeno Peppers

Pear

Pumpkin

Pomegranate

 

Winter (December, January February)

Vegetable

Fruit

Belgian Endive

Clementine

Brussels Sprouts

Grapefruit

Collard Greens

Kiwifruit

Kale

Red Banana

Sweet dumpling Squash

Passion fruit

Sweet Potatoes

Pears

Turnips

Tangerines

 

Year round

Vegetable

Fruit

Avocado

Apples

Carrots

Bananas

Celery

Coconut

Lettuce

Lemons

Mushrooms

Papayas

Olives

Dried Apricots

Onions

 

Potatoes

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