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When to Buy Fruits and Vegetables: A Month-By-Month Guide

November 27, 2017
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Buying in-season fruits and vegetables ensures you get the best prices. Save money by following this month-by-month guide and download the FREE Seasonal Chart!

Whether it's from the grocery store down the street or a local farmer's market, I am always looking for the best deal on fruits and vegetables. I am not a vegetarian, but I do gravitate more towards meatless dishes and recipes.

One thing I have learned the past few years is when to buy fruits and vegetables. Trust me, food always tastes better when it's fresh, but purchasing seasonal veggies gets you more than just great taste. It's also a great time to save some cash. When certain foods are in season, the relative abundance of certain crops usually makes it less expensive.

This is due to the basic law of supply and demand, and when crops are in season, you'll be rewarded by purchasing what's growing now.

For example, let's talk about Strawberries.

I don't know about you, but I am always in the mood for a great tasting, juicy strawberry. Think of the packaged strawberries you see in the grocery store during the winter – a majority of them lack their vibrant red color, with most of them speckled with white spots, cost about $7 per pound.

In contrast, the giant, bright red, juicy strawberries you see in the grocery stores and farmer's markets in the summer when strawberries are in-season often sell for around $4 per pound.

One of my favorite things to do on Saturdays is visiting my local farmer's market. Not only do I get to buy fresh fruits and veggies, but I also get to see where my food is coming from. When food is not in season locally, it's either grown in a hothouse or shipped in from other parts of the world. It's a huge benefit for me to see the actual farms for the foods I'm about to consume.

So the big question – when is the best time to buy fruits and vegetables to ensure you are getting the best price?

In this article, I break down all of my favorite fruits and vegetables in a month-by-month guide based on season. I also keep this guide on my fridge as a reference.

This helps me plan out my favorite recipes and meal plans. Please keep in mind that this list does not contain all fruits and vegetables. I have included all of my go-to-fruits and vegetables that my family enjoys the most. For a more detailed list visit the United States Department of Agriculture's Seasonal Produce Guide.

FALL SEASON

 

SEPTEMBER 


FRUITS 

  • Apples
  • Cantaloupe
  • Mangoes
  • Pomegranates

VEGETABLES

  • Acorn Squash
  • Beets
  • Butternut Squash
  • Cauliflower
  • Eggplant
  • Green Beans
  • Lettuce
  • Mushrooms
  • Pumpkins
  • Spinach
  • Sweet Potatoes
  • Tomatoes
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OCTOBER


FRUITS

  • Apples
  • Cranberries
  • Grapes
  • Pomegranates

VEGETABLES

  • Pumpkins
  • Winter Squash
  • Broccoli
  • Spinach
  • Lettuce
  • Sweet Potatoes
  • Cabbage
  • Turnips

NOVEMBER


FRUITS

  • Cranberries
  • Oranges
  • Pears
  • Tangerines

VEGETABLES

  • Beets
  • Broccoli
  • Brussel Sprouts
  • Cabbage
  • Cauliflower
  • Spinach
  • Sweet Potatoes
  • Winter Squash
  • Mushrooms

WINTER SEASON

 

DECEMBER


FRUITS

  • Grapefruit
  • Oranges
  • Papayas
  • Pears
  • Pomegranates
  • Tangerines

VEGETABLES

  • Broccoli
  • Brussels Sprouts
  • Cabbage
  • Cauliflower
  • Mushrooms
  • Sweet Potatoes

JANUARY


FRUITS

  • Grapefruit
  • Lemons
  • Oranges
  • Tangerines
  • Papayas

VEGETABLES

  • Broccoli
  • Brussels Sprouts
  • Cabbage
  • Cauliflower
  • Turnips

FEBRUARY


FRUITS

  • Grapefruit
  • Lemons
  • Papayas
  • Oranges

VEGETABLES

  • Broccoli
  • Cauliflower
  • Cabbage
  • Rutabagas

SPRING SEASON

 

MARCH


FRUITS

  • Pineapples
  • Mangoes

VEGETABLES

  • Artichokes
  • Broccoli
  • Cauliflower
  • Lettuce

APRIL


FRUITS

  • Pineapples
  • Mangoes

VEGETABLES

  • Zucchini
  • Rhubarb
  • Artichokes
  • Asparagus
  • Spring Peas
  • Broccoli
  • Lettuce

MAY


FRUITS

  • Cherries
  • Pineapples
  • Apricots
  • Mangoes
  • Strawberries

VEGETABLES

  • Okra
  • Zucchini
  • Rhubarb
  • Artichokes
  • Asparagus
  • Spring Peas
  • Broccoli
  • Lettuce

SUMMER SEASON

 

JUNE


FRUITS

  • Apricots
  • Blueberries
  • Cantaloupe
  • Cherries
  • Kiwi
  • Mangoes
  • Peaches
  • Strawberries
  • Watermelon

VEGETABLES

  • Corn
  • Lettuce
  • Zucchini
  • Recipe: Simple Blueberry Pie

JULY


FRUITS

  • Watermelon
  • Strawberries
  • Cantaloupe
  • Blueberries
  • Peaches
  • Apricots
  • Kiwi
  • Raspberries
  • Plums
  • Blackberries

VEGETABLES

  • Cucumbers
  • Tomatoes
  • Summer Squash
  • Corn
  • Green Beans
  • Lettuce
  • Zucchini
  • Read: 6 Kitchen Essentials that Make Life Easier

AUGUST


FRUITS

  • Apples
  • Apricots
  • Blueberries
  • Cantaloupe
  • Kiwi
  • Mangoes
  • Peaches
  • Plums
  • Raspberries
  • Strawberries
  • Watermelon

VEGETABLES

  • Acorn Squash
  • Corn
  • Cucumbers
  • Eggplant
  • Figs
  • Green Beans
  • Lettuce
  • Peppers
  • Summer Squash
  • Tomatoes
  • Winter Squash
  • Zucchini

YEAR-ROUND

FRUITS

  • Bananas
  • Coconut

VEGETABLES

  • Celery
  • Potatoes

 

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  1. DNN says

    November 28, 2017 at 5:48 pm

    I sometimes stock up on fresh fruits and vegetables because I own vegetable juicing machine. The Newark farmers market a few miles from my residence sells 50 pound bags of carrots for virtually $20. That’s a pretty good deal, isn’t it? I learned that carrots have a high amount of beta-carotene which helps to correct I vision and other things in the human body. I feel it’s good to stock up on carrots and keep them in a cold place, because you may not want to go to the supermarket Sunday and purchase carrots and stand in the line. Additionally, I feel it’s good to stock up on carrots and other fresh fruits and vegetables because it gets you in the positive habit of consistently juicing fresh fruits and vegetables for continued health and vitality.. Thank you for this thought-provoking post on buying fruits and vegetables month by month. 🙂

  2. Dheeraj Singh says

    December 8, 2017 at 1:52 am

    Great blog I’ve always been confused about which fruits and vegetables to buy in which month think my problem has been solved, thanks for such a great blog.

Hello, I'm Kumiko, but everyone just calls me Miko. Welcome to my blog, The Budget Mom. I am an Accredited Financial Counselor® , and mom to a rambunctious boy. Come along with me as I strive to live a life I love on a budget that I can afford. Read more about me.

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