Produce - What's in Season when?

dawny75 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-05-2002, 07:33 AM

I have tons of recipes I'd like to try, and I plan my menus a month at a time, so in order to plan ahead, I need to know what's in season each month of the year.

Anybody have a list they could share with me?

Thanks, Dawn

BellasMom · #2 (**permalink**) 10-06-2002, 03:18 AM

I have always wished I knew this. I thought it should be on the calender like the moon symbols! I usually cook by the week, so it is easier to look at the sale papers to see what they have. Last week I made a great, cheap meal with Broccoli Rabe. .99 a lb
I mnever thought I would make anything with that, but it was rather good. It was 1 lb of pasta, 1 lb of sausage also .99 a lb, the broccoli rabe and mushrooms. It was great.

Stargazer · #3 (**permalink**) 10-06-2002, 06:58 AM

dawny, you're in Texas and I'm in Va, so what's in season for you is going to be different for what's in season for people more northern.

However, I found a couple of sites for you:

(Chicago) http://www.ci.chi.il.us/ConsumerServ...sinseason.html

(Georgia - closer climate to yours)
http://www.agr.state.ga.us/assets/ap...ailability.pdf

(North Carolina)
http://www.ncagr.com/markets/chart.htm

etc.......do a search at www.google.com for "fruits and vegetables in season" to see more results.

CulinaryJen · #4 (**permalink**) 10-12-2002, 10:13 AM

Also try:

http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/...th_the_seasons

Katnhat · #5 (**permalink**) 10-12-2002, 11:09 AM

Here is a list of foods in season:
Jan.brussel sprouts, grapefruit, oranges, parsnips,tangelos,tangelos, tangerines, turnips, rutabagas,
Feb. Belgian endive, broccoli, brussel sprouts, grape fruit, oranges, rhubarb
March artichokes,asparagus, beligian endive, broccoli, grapefruit, honeydew, oranges, pineapple, rhubarb
APR. artichokes, asparagus, belgian endive, grapefruit, green peas, pineapple, rhubarb, strawberries
May. artichokes, asparagus, grapefruit, pineapple, rhubarb, strawberries, watermelon
JUNE-JULY.apricots, asparagus, beans,snap, beets, blueberries, canteloupe, cherries, corn,sweet, cucumbers,honeydew, lemons, grapes, limes, okra, peaches, peas green, plums,prunes, radishes, rhubarb, strawberries, tomatoes, watermelon
AUG. beets blueberries, cantaloupe, corn sweet, egg plant, grapes, honeydew, limes, okra, peaches, pears, plums, prunes, tomatoes, watermelon
SEPT.beets, eggplant, grapes, honeydew, okra, peaches, pears, plums, prunes
OCT.apples, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, cranberries, grapes, parsnips, pears, pumpkins, sweet pot, turnips, rutatagtas
NOV. apples brussel sprouts cauliflower, cranberries,sweet pot, tangelos, tangerines, turnips, rutatages
DEC.apples, brussel sprouts,cranberries, endive, sweet pot, tangelos, tangerines
KATNHAT

dawny75 · #6 (**permalink**) 10-15-2002, 11:43 AM

THANKS! This is exactly the type of info I was looking for! Dawny

Katnhat · #7 (**permalink**) 10-15-2002, 05:37 PM

Dawny,
I am tickled to be able to help you.
Kat

O-mama · #8 (**permalink**) 03-03-2003, 06:52 PM

For some intriguing reading (not necessarily exciting for some) look into Foods That Heal by Dr. Bernard Jensen. It gives some wonderful information about the item of produce, a few recipes, as well as their peak season. I've been meaning to reread my copy so I can better my menu planning.

4moms · #9 (**permalink**) 03-09-2003, 06:15 PM

Hi!Just checking out this thread,jumping around on here!
KatnHat,
That is a nice list of produce you posted,I'll have to print that out,&hang in my kitchen for references from time-to -time,I'm usually asking my mom ,when does this is season? Thanks!

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Have a nice nite all!Going to check out website budget101,&try to get some ideas,I'm a mom of 4-11,almost 8,5y/o,and almost 3,
and hubby and always trying to save money,especially at grocery stores!Nice to be able to chat with you!I love this Family corner web site!And it gives me some one -on-one with other adults,and mothers too!

4MOMS

**cat lover** · #10 (**permalink**) 12-13-2009, 12:02 PM

www.picktexas.com/pyo/county/produce_guide2.htm

This site gives a place for you to get the Texas Fresh Produce Guide depanding on what county you live in. It should be a complete list and has other ideas too dawny75!