As the seasons change, so does the availability of your favorite fruits and veggies. Here is the Texas yearly produce guide to use as a rule of thumb while you are at the grocery store. Each season lends itself to a variety of colorful produce, so when the seasons change be sure to try something new!
{WINTER}
December-Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots , Cauliflower, Celery, Cucumber, Grapefruit, Greens, Herbs, Mushrooms , Oranges, Pecans, Peppers, Spinach, Summer squash, Sweet Potatoes , Tomatoes*, Turnips
January – Same produce available as December, except that Cucumbers& Peppers are now out of season.
February- Same produce available as January, except that Pecans& Summer Squash are now out of season.
{SPRING}
March- Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Grapefruit, Greens, Herbs, Mushrooms, Onions, Oranges, Spinach, Strawberries, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes*
April- Blackberries, Cabbage, Carrots , Cauliflower, Celery, Cucumber, Grapefruit, Greens, Herbs, Mushrooms , Onions , Oranges, Peaches, Potatoes, Spinach, Strawberries , Summer squash, Sweet Potatoes , Tomatoes*, Turnips
May- Blackberries, Blueberries, Cabbage, Cantaloupes, Carrots, Cucumber, Grapefruit, Herbs, Honeydew Melon, Lettuce, Mushrooms, Nectarines, Onions, Oranges, Peaches, Pears, Peppers, Potatoes, Summer squash, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watermelon
{SUMMER}
June- Apples, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cabbage, Cantaloupes, Carrots , Cucumber, Herbs, Honeydew Melon, Lettuce, Mushrooms , Nectarines, Onions , Peaches, Pears, Peppers, Plums, Potatoes, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watermelon
July- Same produce available as June, except that Blackberries are out of season and Summer squash is now available.
August- Apples, Cabbage, Carrots, Cucumber, Herbs, Mushrooms, Onions, Peaches, Pears, Peppers, Potatoes, Summer squash, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watermelon
{FALL}
September- Apples, Cabbage, Carrots , Cucumber, Herbs, Mushrooms , Peppers, Persimmons, Potatoes, Summer squash, Sweet Potatoes , Tomatoes, Turnips, Watermelon
October- Apples, Cabbage, Cantaloupes, Carrots , Cucumber, Grapefruit, Greens, Herbs, Honeydew Melon, Mushrooms , Oranges, Pecans, Peppers, Persimmons, Summer squash, Sweet Potatoes , Tomatoes, Turnips, Watermelon
November- Apples, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cantaloupes, Carrots , Cauliflower, Cucumber, Grapefruit, Greens, Herbs, Honeydew Melon, Oranges, Pecans, Peppers, Spinach, Summer squash, Sweet Potatoes , Tomatoes, Turnips, Watermelon
*These indicate that the Tomatoes are grown in hot houses
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