With the prevalence of International shipping, sometimes it’s hard to know what fruits are truly in season. We get a lot of produce from South America since their seasons are the opposite of ours. It’s weird to have fresh fruit all year round! But let’s be honest, if the grapes you’re eating were shipped from Chile…how truly fresh are they? There’s simply no beating locally grow fruit!
Go to your local farmer’s market and you’ll immediately know what’s in-season.
To help you know what’s in-season though, you can always turn to the internet. There’s an awesome website that allows you to pick the month and your location and it will tell you when produce is at it’s best.
A second great resource comes from the USDA, although it’s not tailored to regions of the country.
Third, I’ve previously written about the Harvest app. It’s an awesome tool available right on your smartphone. My blog post 5 Things I Learned: Buying Produce talks about the app as well as tips on selecting the best produce.
Finally, I created the handy infographic below to let you know what fruits are in-season as we roll into Summer…
Whether you’re baking pies, making a fruit salad, or just looking for a quick snack…these resources will help you make the most of your grocery dollars and help you get the best fruit that you can buy. Now get to enjoying your summer and make it a great day in the kitchen!
