I thought this was a great monthly referance for ANYONE who loves thier fruits and veggies - Not just "aspiring vegetarians", like me.
That said, an easy way to
save on these items is to buy what's in season. (And freeze??) Here's a guide to help you identify the best produce deals month-by-month:
January
oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, tangelos, lemons, papayas, cabbages: red, white and green; leeks, broccoli, and cauliflower.
February
oranges, tanelos, grapefruit, lemons, papayas, broccoli, and cauliflower.
March
pineapples, mangoes, broccoli, and lettuce.
April
pineapples, mangoes, zucchini, rhubarb, artichokes, asparagus, spring peas, broccoli, and lettuce.
May
cherries, pineapples, apricots, okra, zucchini, rhubarb, artichokes, asparagus, spring peas, broccoli, and lettuce.
June
watermelon, strawberries, cantaloupe, cherries, blueberries, peaches, apricots, corn, and lettuce.
July
watermelon, strawberries, cantaloupe, blueberries, peaches, apricots, kiwi, raspberries, plums, cucumbers, tomatoes, summer squash, corn, green beans, and lettuce.
August
watermelon, strawberries, cantaloupe, blueberries, peaches, apricots, kiwi, raspberries, plums, cucumbers, corn, eggplant, tomatoes, summer squash, green beans, and lettuce.
September
grapes, pomegranates, persimmons, eggplants, pumpkins, tomatoes, spinach, and lettuce.
October
cranberries, apples, pomegranates, grapes, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, winter squash, broccoli, spinach, and lettuce.
November
cranberries, oranges, tangerines, pears, pomegranates, persimmons, pumpkins, winter squash, sweet potatoes, broccoli, mushrooms, and spinach.
December
pears, oranges, tangelos, grape fruit, tangerines, papayas, pomegranates, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, broccoli, and cauliflower.
Always a Good Deal:
bananas, potatoes, and celery.
BON APPETIT!!
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