I know that living in San Diego gives a different variety of fruits and vegetables that are available at the local farmers markets. So I may just be lucky to live in this climate. Here is a simple chart to help you know what is in season and what is not... hopefully you can use this to help your family get the freshest and most nutritional fruits and vegetables.
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
| Asparagus | Apricots | Apples | Beets |
| Blackberries | Blueberries | Broccoli | Cabbage |
| Green Onions | Cherries | Brussels Sprouts | Carrots |
| Leeks | Eggplant | Cauliflower | Citrus |
| Lettuces | Fresh Herbs | Collards | Daikon Radishes |
| New Potatoes | Green Beans | Grapes | Onions |
| Peas | Hot Peppers | Kale | Rutabagas |
| Red Radishes | Melons | Pears | Turnips |
| Rhubarb | Okra | Persimmons | Winter Squash |
| Spinach | Peaches | Pumpkins |
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| Strawberries | Plums | Winter Squash |
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| Watercress | Sweet Corn | Yams |
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| Sweet Peppers |
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| Tomatoes |
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| Zucchini |
Please remember that just because your grocery store carries it that is might not be in season. Some tomatoes are picked green and ripened with a gas... which I can't imagine is good.
Happy Shopping!!
Excited about what you are doing, Leilani! I told my sister about it already.
ReplyDeleteJust curious, I saw in your first post that your budget is $40 per week....is that just for the farmer's market items, or for all of your groceries including meat/dairy/etc.?
I will stay tuned to see the progress of your journey.
Great stuff!
that includes everything... it is hard but i somehow make it work... some weeks are more than others...
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