Eating and purchasing vegetables that are in season is not only more sustainable for small farmers, but they are also far more delicious. It’s difficult to keep track of what’s seasonal though, so CookSmarts has a handy chart to know the best month to buy anything.
A dark color on the chart indicates it’s in season, while a light color indicates it’s out of season in that month. Simple enough, right? As you can see, there is a surprising amount of variety you can get in any month. If you need a similar chart for fruit, we have you covered.
Plus, now that you have this chart, you can even grab multiple seasonal veggies and freeze them to pack in freshness. Vox’s full article is worth checking out for other tips on picking individual vegetables, like looking for carrots with the green stem attached.
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