Community Corner
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