One question I get asked a LOT is how to save money on fresh produce.  Well, there is really only one good answer: buy them in-season.  The best way to save money on fresh fruits and veggies is to know when the harvest season is for that item and purchase it then.  Freezing fresh produce is a great way to lock in all of their great flavor and nutrients.  You can blanch them and seal them in freezer bags or flash freeze them (This is my favorite method.  You can read more about Flash Freezing HERE)!  Most fresh produce will stay fresh in your freezer for up to 6 months.  I have added a chart of the harvest season for the most popular fruits and veggies.  I hope you enjoy!

Thank you Santee Patch 🙂
Spring Season (March, April, May)

Vegetable	Fruit
Asparagus	Apricots
Artichokes	Honeydew
Corn	Limes
Green Beans	Mango
Mustard Greens	Orange
Swiss Chard	Pineapple
Watercress	Strawberry

Summer Season (June, July, August)

Vegetable	Fruit
Beats	Berries
Bell Peppers	Cantaloupe
Corn	Cherries
Cucumbers	Grapefruit
Lima Beans	Grapes
Tomatoes	Plums
Zucchini	Watermelon

Fall Season (September, October, November)

Vegetable	Fruit
Acorn Squash	Apple
Broccoli	Cranberries
Cauliflower	Guava
Garlic	Passion Fruit
Mushrooms	Pineapple
Jalapeno Peppers	Pear
Pumpkin	Pomegranate

Winter (December, January February)

Vegetable	Fruit
Belgian Endive	Clementine
Brussels Sprouts	Grapefruit
Collard Greens	Kiwifruit
Kale	Red Banana
Sweet dumpling Squash	Passion fruit
Sweet Potatoes	Pears
Turnips	Tangerines

Year round

Vegetable	Fruit
Avocado	Apples
Carrots	Bananas
Celery	Coconut
Lettuce	Lemons
Mushrooms	Papayas
Olives	Dried Apricots
Onions
Potatoes