Seasonal Produce Guide: Maximize Freshness, Nutrition, and Sustainability

Healthy Seasonal Calendar: What to Eat When

Eating with the seasons is a great way to enjoy the freshest, most nutritious produce at its peak. Not only is seasonal produce more flavorful and nutrient-rich, but it's also better for the environment and your wallet.

Here's a handy calendar to help you plan your meals around what's in season:

| Month | Fruits | Vegetables |
|---|---|---|
| January | Apples, oranges, grapefruit, kiwi, pomegranate | Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, collard greens, kale, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, onions, parsnips, potatoes, squash, turnips |
| February | Berries, citrus, grapes, mango, papaya, pineapple | Artichokes, asparagus, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, collard greens, kale, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, onions, parsnips, potatoes, squash, turnips |
| March | Berries, citrus, grapes, mango, papaya, pineapple | Artichokes, asparagus, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, collard greens, kale, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, onions, parsnips, potatoes, squash, turnips |
| April | Berries, citrus, grapes, mango, papaya, pineapple | Asparagus, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, collard greens, kale, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, onions, parsnips, potatoes, squash, turnips |
| May | Berries, cherries, melons, peaches, plums, strawberries | Asparagus, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, collard greens, kale, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, onions, parsnips, potatoes, squash, turnips |
| June | Berries, cherries, melons, peaches, plums, strawberries | Beans, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, collard greens, kale, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, onions, parsnips, potatoes, squash, turnips |
| July | Berries, cherries, melons, peaches, plums, strawberries | Beans, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, collard greens, kale, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, onions, parsnips, potatoes, squash, turnips, tomatoes |
| August | Berries, cherries, melons, peaches, plums, strawberries | Beans, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, collard greens, kale, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, onions, parsnips, potatoes, squash, turnips, tomatoes |
| September | Apples, pears, grapes, kiwi, pomegranate | Beans, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, collard greens, kale, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, onions, parsnips, potatoes, squash, turnips, tomatoes |
| October | Apples, pears, grapes, kiwi, pomegranate | Beans, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, collard greens, kale, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, onions, parsnips, potatoes, squash, turnips, tomatoes |
| November | Apples, pears, grapes, kiwi, pomegranate | Beans, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, collard greens, kale, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, onions, parsnips, potatoes, squash, turnips, tomatoes |
| December | Apples, oranges, grapefruit, kiwi, pomegranate | Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, collard greens, kale, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, onions, parsnips, potatoes, squash, turnips |

By following this calendar, you can enjoy the best that each season has to offer, while also supporting local farmers and businesses.