by Annie Kim
Last week, I bought a box of blueberries because as I was walking down the stand of vibrant colored fruits, those dark blue, rather round and voluptuous blueberries seemed to call my name. I stared at the box for a while. It was $7.99, which is a pretty good deal for a box of blueberries (especially since berries in general run on the expensive side). I couldn’t stop my love for berries and bought them. I rushed home, grabbed a handful of blueberries, rinsed them in my sink, and stuffed my face with swee … sour and squishy blueberries! I was pretty furious and almost headed back to the grocery store for a refund. I paid $8 for a box of sour, soggy blueberries. As a broken wallet college student, you know what I could buy with $8? That could’ve been breakfast and lunch.
You see, I don’t want anyone to go through my disappointment and pain with my blueberry encounter. Turns out, blueberries are in season during the months of July and August. Therefore, I have compiled fresh fruits and vegetables that are in season, by the month. This list is definitely helpful because it will give you an idea on what fruit and vegetables are the sweetest, yummiest and cheapest. The produce in season is most likely to be on sale. By the way, here’s a little side note, bananas, potatoes, celery, and carrots seem to always be in season. Shop and eat up!
January
Vegetables: cabbages, broccoli, and cauliflower
Fruits: oranges, grapefruit. tangerines, lemons and papayas
February
Vegetables: broccoli and cauliflower
Fruits: oranges, grapefruits, lemons and papayas
March
Vegetables: broccoli and lettuce
Fruits: pineapples and mangoes
April
Vegetables: zucchini, artichokes, spring peas, asparagus, broccoli and lettuce
Fruits: pineapples and mangoes
May
Vegetables: zucchini, artichokes, asparagus, spring peas, broccoli and lettuce
Fruit: cherries, pineapples and apricots
June
Vegetables: corn and lettuce
Fruit: watermelon, strawberries, cantaloupe, cherries, blueberries, peaches, and apricots
July
Vegetables: cucumbers, tomatoes, summer squash, corn, green beans and lettuce
Fruits: watermelon, strawberries, cantaloupe, blueberries, peaches, apricots, kiwi, raspberries and plums
August
Vegetables: cucumbers. corn, eggplant, tomatoes, summer squash, green beans, and lettuce
Fruits: watermelon, strawberries, cantaloupe, blueberries, peaches, apricots, kiwi, raspberries and plums
September
Vegetables: eggplants, pumpkins, tomatoes, spinach and lettuce
Fruits: grapes, pomegranates
October
Vegetables: sweet potatoes, pumpkins, winter squash, broccoli, spinach and lettuce
Fruits: cranberries, apples, pomegranates, and grapes
November
Vegetables: pumpkins, winter squash, sweet potatoes, broccoli, mushrooms and spinach
Fruit: cranberries, oranges, tangerines, pears and pomegranates
December
Vegetables: sweet potatoes, mushrooms, broccoli and cauliflower
Fruit: pears, oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, papayas and pomegranates
