Wednesday, February 20, 2008

What's In Season?


Fruits and vegetables that are in season not only offer superior flavor and nutrition, they cost less. As seen here, Elvis is picking up some ingredients for his favorite, peanut butter and banana sandwiches. Check out the list of when these items are in season and start saving.

Fruit
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Apples- September to March
Apricots- June and July
Blueberries- July
Blackberries- June to August
Cantaloupes- June to August
Cherries- June and July
Cranberries- September and December
Figs- June to October
Grapefruit- October to May
Nectarines- July and August
Peaches- July and August
Pears, Anjou- October to April
Pears, Bartlett- July to October
Plums- May to September
Raspberries- July
Rhubarb- May
Strawberries- April to June
Watermelon- June to August


Vegetables
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Acorn Squash- October to November
Artichokes- March to May
Asparagus- April and May
Beans, snap- June to September
Beets- June to October
Broccoli- October to April
Brussels sprouts- September to February
Cauliflower- October
Corn- May to September
Eggplant- August to September
Leeks- October to May
Okra- June to August
Peas- May to September
Peppers, green- September to October
Squash- July to August
Sweet potatoes- September to December
Tomatoes- May to August

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