They say timing is everything, but between eating local and eating seasonal, deciding what to put on your plate and when can begin to feel a bit overwhelming at times. Ensuring that you’re feeding your family the freshest produce means working on Mother Nature’s timeframe –not the other way around.
In order to make things a bit easier this year, we’ve put together this handy guide to seasonal eats. While these are general guidelines, this site from epicurious takes things one step further with an interactive map to explore what’s prime of the picking in your area.
Here’s to an awesome 2015 market season!
The Team at Produced Local
JANUARY
Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Fennel, Grapefruit, Kale, Kiwi, Kumquat, Lemons, Mushrooms, Onions (green), Oranges, Pears, Potatoes (white), Spinach, Squash (butternut)
FEBRUARY
Artichoke, Asparagus, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Fennel, Greens, Kale, Leeks, Lemon, Onions, Oranges, Potatoes, Radish, Spinach
MARCH
Artichoke, Asparagus, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Collards, Garlic (green), Greens, Kale, Kiwi, Leek, Mushrooms, Onions (spring), Oranges, Peas, Radish, Rhubarb, Spinach, Tangerines
APRIL
Artichokes, Asparagus, Avocado, Beets, Broccoli, Kale, Leeks, Lettuce, Mushrooms, Onions (spring), Radishes, Rosemary, Spinach, Wild garlic
MAY
Artichokes, Apricots, Asparagus, Avocado, Beets, Blackberries, Broccoli, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Cherries, Garlic, Greens, Kale, Melons, Mushrooms, Onions, Peas, Peaches, Radishes, Raspberries, Rhubarb, Spinach, Strawberries, Squash (zucchini)
JUNE
Apricots, Beans (green), Beets, Blackberries, Carrots, Cherries, Corn, Cucumber, Eggplant, Figs, Garlic, Grapes, Greens, Lettuce, Limes, Melons, Onions, Peaches, Peas, Potatoes, Raspberries, Strawberries, Summer Squash
JULY
Basil, Beans, Blueberries, Cherries, Corn, Cucumber, Garlic, Eggplant, Figs, Grapes, Limes, Melons, Okra, Onions (red), Oranges (Valencia), Peaches, Pears, Peppers (bell, sweet), Plums, Potatoes, Summer Squash, Tomatoes
AUGUST
Avocado (Haas), Basil, Beans, Blackberries, Blueberries, Corn, Cucumber, Figs, Garlic, Eggplant, Limes, Melons, Okra, Onions, Oranges, Peaches, Pears, Peas, Peppers (bell), Plums, Summer Squash, Tomatillos, Tomatoes
SEPTEMBER
Apples, Artichokes, Basil, Beans, Cucumber, Eggplant, Figs, Garlic, Kale, Melons, Okra, Onion, Oranges, Pears, Peppers (bell, chile), Plums, Pomegranate, Potatoes, Squash (summer, winter), Tomatillo, Tomatoes
OCTOBER
Almonds, Apples, Artichokes, Avocado, Basil, Beans, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbages, Chard, Cranberries, Eggplant, Garlic, Greens, Kale, Kumquat, Lemons, Parsnip, Pears, Peppers (sweet, hot), Pumpkin, Radish, Raspberries, Rutabaga, Spinach, Squash (winter)Turnips, Walnuts, Yams
NOVEMBER
Almonds, Apples, Artichokes, Avocados, Beans, Beets, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Celery, Chard, Cranberries, Dill, Garlic, Greens, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leek, Lemons, Mandarins, Oranges, Parsnip, Pears, Pecans, Peppers (sweet, hot), Pomegranate, Potatoes, Radish, Rutabaga, Squash (winter), Turnip, Yams
DECEMBER
Avocado, Broccoli, Cabbage, Bok Choy, Brussels Sprouts, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Cranberries, Grapefruit, Kale, Lemon, Mushrooms, Nuts, Oranges, Parsley, Parsnip, Pears, Potatoes, Spinach, Squash (winter), Turnips
