The Cheapest Fruits and Vegetables Month-By-Month
By Erin Huffstetler, About.com
From: http://frugalliving.about.com/od/foodsavings/tp/Cheapest_Produce.htm
An easy way to save on fruits and vegetables is to buy what's in
season. Here's a guide to help you identify the best produce
deals month-by-month:
January - -
oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, tangelos, lemons, papayas,
cabbages: red, white and green; leeks, broccoli, cauliflower
February - -
oranges, tanelos, grapefruit, lemons, papayas, broccoli, cauliflower
March - -
pineapples, mangoes, broccoli. lettuce
April - -
pineapples, mangoes, zucchini, rhubarb, artichokes, asparagus,
spring peas, broccoli, lettuce
May - -
cherries, pineapples, apricots, okra, zucchini, rhubarb,
artichokes, asparagus, spring peas, broccoli, lettuce
June - -
watermelon, strawberries, cantaloupe, cherries, blueberries,
peaches, apricots, corn, lettuce
July - -
watermelon, strawberries, cantaloupe, blueberries, peaches,
apricots, kiwi, raspberries, plums, cucumbers, tomatoes,
summer squash, corn, green beans, lettuce
August - -
watermelon, strawberries, cantaloupe, blueberries, peaches,
apricots, kiwi, raspberries, plums, cucumbers, corn, eggplant,
tomatoes, summer squash, green beans, lettuce
September - -
grapes, pomegranates, persimmons,eggplants, pumpkins, tomatoes,
spinach, lettuce
October - -
cranberries, apples, pomegranates, grapes, sweet potatoes,
pumpkins, winter squash, broccoli, spinach, lettuce
November - -
cranberries, oranges, tangerines, pears, pomegranates, persimmons,
pumpkins, winter squash, sweet potatoes, broccoli, mushrooms, spinach
December - -
pears, oranges, tangelos, grape fruit, tangerines, papayas,
pomegranates, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, broccoli, cauliflower
Always a Good Deal - -
bananas, potatoes, celery
