Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables

While many fruits and vegetables are now available nearly year round due a world climate, it is important to only consume fruits and vegetables that are grown close to home, so that they have not been packaged, stored for long periods and chemically sprayed for preservation. To ensure this, it is always best to only buy and eat fruit and vegetables that are in season for your region. Seasonal foods are not only more natural and less toxic to the environment and your body, they also taste much better!

Here is a general guide. NOTE: There may be many variations depending on regional weather and climate conditions each year. Your local organic grocer will have up-to-the-minute information on the freshest crops.

Spring	Summer	Autumn / Fall	Winter
Vegetables	Vegetables	Vegetables	Vegetables
Asparagus Basil Beans Beets Carrots Cucumber Eggplant Leeks Lettuce Green Onions Peas Chili Peppers Sweet Peppers New Potatoes Red Radish Spinach Sprouts Summer Squash Turnips Watercress	Asian Vegetables Basil Beans Beets Corn Cucumber Eggplant Garlic Herbs Peas Chili Peppers Sweet Peppers Sprouts Summer Squash Tomatoes Zucchini	Asian Vegetables Broccoli Brussel Sprouts Cabbage Cauliflower Celery Collards Garlic Kale Lettuce Mushrooms Chili Peppers Sweet Peppers Pumpkin Winter Squash Sweet Potatoes	Beets Broccoli Brussel Sprouts Cabbage Carrot Celery Cauliflower Leeks Wild Mushrooms Onions Parsnips Potatoes White Radishes Rutabaga Spinach Winter Squash Sweet Potatoes Turnips
Fruit	Fruit	Fruit	Fruit
Avocados Berries Mangoes Sweet Oranges Papayas Rhubarb	Apricots Berries Cherries Dates Figs Grapes Mangoes Melons Peaches Plums Watermelon	Apples Cranberries Dates Grapes Pears Persimmons Pommegranates Quince Star Fruit	Avocados Citrus Fruits Grapefruits Mandarin Oranges Oranges Pears Tangerines