Eating According To The Seasons

by Maria Del Mar Mejias on November 27, 2012 at 12:00 PM EDT

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Understanding the importance of eating foods according to the season is very important information to know. It gives you the opportunity to really enjoy foods in their prime because certain fruits and vegetables tend to be fresher, very tasty and more nutritious. It’s also cost effective because of its vast availability, and even though you can get them year round, buying these foods when they’re in season gives you the opportunity to support local farmers. Depending on your geographical location, availability of certain foods change so I’m basing this list on the climate in the U.S.

Month	Harvest
	Fruits	Vegetables
January	Oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, lemons and papayas.	Carrots, potatoes, onions, mushroom, lettuce, spinach, turnips, cabbage, leeks, broccoli and cauliflower.
February	Oranges, grapefruit, lemons and papayas.	Broccoli, onions, mushroom, lettuce, spinach, carrots and cauliflower.
March	Pineapples and mangoes.	Broccoli, mushroom, lettuce, spinach, onions and lettuce.
April	Pineapples and mangoes.	Zucchini, carrots, artichokes, asparagus, spring peas, onions, mushroom, lettuce, spinach, broccoli and lettuce.
May	Cherries, pineapples and apricots.	Zucchini, carrots, artichokes, onions, asparagus, spring peas, mushroom, spinach, broccoli and lettuce.
June	Watermelon, strawberries, cantaloupe, cherries, blueberries, peaches and apricots.	Corn, carrots, arugula, onions, asparagus, beans, mushroom, spinach, broccoli, and lettuce.
July	Watermelon, strawberries, cantaloupe, blueberries, peaches, apricots, kiwi, raspberries and plums.	Cucumbers, carrots, onions, tomatoes, summer squash, corn, mushroom, spinach, green beans and lettuce.
August	Watermelon, strawberries, cantaloupe, blueberries, peaches, apricots, kiwi, raspberries and plums.	Cucumbers, carrots, onions, corn, eggplant, tomatoes, summer squash, mushroom, spinach, green beans and lettuce.
September	Grapes and pomegranates.	Eggplants, carrots, onions, pumpkins, mushroom, spinach, tomatoes, spinach and lettuce.
October	Cranberries, apples, pomegranates and grapes.	Sweet potatoes, onions, carrots, pumpkins, winter squash, broccoli and spinach lettuce.
November	Cranberries, oranges, tangerines, pears and pomegranates.	Pumpkin, carrots, winter squash, onions, sweet potatoes, broccoli, lettuce, mushrooms and spinach.
December	Pears, oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, papayas and pomegranates.	Brussels sprouts, onions, carrots, Sweet potatoes, mushrooms, lettuce, spinach, broccoli and cauliflower.

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