In-Season Produce

[Gardener23]

Hello everyone! I was wondering if anyone knows what types of produce are iin season and for how long. Thanks

[Geronimo8201]

It all depends on where you live.  You should really try and focus on local produce.  A lot of food is in season all around the world, but if you live on the US east coast and want seasonal fruit from California, you're going to get food that loses a lot of its nutritional value on the long ride over.  Also, if you're going with organic, a lot of farmers tend to sprary a ton of sulfur on the food to keep it "fresh" for the long haul.  However, if you're buying produce from local farms, they don't have a need to preserve any of it since it's fresh from the garden.  Try and see if there are any farmer's markets in your area...the foods always fresh and it usually comes out much cheaper than if you were to go to the grocery store.

[Gardener23]

Thanks Geronimo, I really appreciate for the information.  If you're unable to checkout a farmer's market for seasonal produce, there's a great seasonal produce section at our site, www.saladcenter.com.

[Vega]

Living in the midwest it's difficult to get fresh produce that hasn't been shipped in. From the sprint through the fall, I have my own garden that I eat fresh vegetables out of. I also visit the local farmers markets to get fresh grown produce that was grown just down the road. It's also best to eat fresh fruits and vegetables that were just picked as someone said these fruits and vegetables haven't lost any of their nutrients through shipping. Plus it cuts down on greenhouse gases emitted by the trucks and ships that are shipping the fruits and vegetables into your area.