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,eggplant s, 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