What's in Season This Summer

Posted by Rachel Schwartz on 6/14/2019 to Family

Every fruit, vegetable, and herb have a natural season. While we can find almost any type of produce in the grocery store year-round, buying produce while it's in season is often cheaper. Local farmer will also thank you for supporting your local farmer's market and the local agricultural business. Even if you don't have a farmer's market nearby, grocery store prices for in season fruits and vegetables is often cheaper than they are otherwise.

The following list of produce is what is in season during the summer months of June, July, and August. Please note that this is not a comprehensive list and that due to varied growing conditions, all produce may not be considered in season in your area.

Fruits

Cherries
Blackberries
Blueberries
Peaches
Melons
Strawberries
Tomatoes
Tomatillos
Cantaloupe
Nectarines
Raspberries
Watermelon
Apricots
Passion fruit
Plums
Honeydew melons
Figs
Other berries (Loganberry, Gooseberry, Boysenberry, Elderberry, Marionberry, Mulberry, etc.)
Lychee

Vegetables

Beets
Corn
Cucumber
Garlic
Green beans
Potatoes
Eggplant
Arugula
Lettuce
Carrots
Peas
Shallots
Zucchini
Peppers
Lima beans
Summer squash
Okra
Radishes
Edamame

Now you're reading to hit the farmer's market (or the grocery store)!

What's in Season This Summer

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