The Cheapest Fruits & Vegetables Month-By-Month
Posted on
September 6, 2008
I thought I might share this. I know some of you know this already but I believe this is worth to share. So here it is. This helps to save you bucks to know what month is better to buy your favorite fruits and vegetables without paying too much.
By Erin Huffstetler, About.com
An easy way to save on fruits and vegetables is to buy what's in season. 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, cauliflower
- February
- oranges, tangelos, grapefruit, lemons, papayas, broccoli, cauliflower
- March
- pineapples, mangoes, broccoli. lettuce
- April
- pineapples, mangoes, zucchini, rhubarb, artichokes, asparagus, spring peas, broccoli, lettuce
- May
- cherries, pineapples, apricots, okra, zucchini, rhubarb, artichokes, asparagus, spring peas, broccoli, lettuce
- June
- watermelon, strawberries, cantaloupe, cherries, blueberries, peaches, apricots, corn, lettuce
- July
- watermelon, strawberries, cantaloupe, blueberries, peaches, apricots, kiwi, raspberries, plums, cucumbers, tomatoes, summer squash, corn, green beans, lettuce
- August
- watermelon, strawberries, cantaloupe, blueberries, peaches, apricots, kiwi, raspberries, plums, cucumbers, corn, eggplant, tomatoes, summer squash, green beans, lettuce
- September
- grapes, pomegranates, persimmons, eggplants, pumpkins, tomatoes, spinach, 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, spinach
- December
- pears, oranges, tangelos, grape fruit, tangerines, papayas, pomegranates, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, broccoli, cauliflower
- Always a Good Deal
- bananas, potatoes, celery
