Seasonal Produce Lists

Fall
Fall, the traditional harvest season, is the time to enjoy the bounty of northeastern fruits and vegetables.

Vegetables beets broccoli Brussels sprouts burdock (gobo) cabbage carrots1 cauliflower celeriac daikon1 fennel garlic1 greens arugula beet bok choy chard collard kale mustard greens mizuna tat soi turnip horseradish1 kohlrabi leeks lettuce mushrooms onions - red and yellow1 parsley parsnips potatoes1 pumpkins radishes rutabaga scallions shallots1 sprouts sweet potatoes turnips winter squash1 1This is the peak harvest season. However, this fruit or vegetable can be found in other seasons stored from local sources.

Fruits apples1 apple cider1 Asian pears cranberries grapes pears1 quince raspberries Seasonings Season with herbs dried from the spring and summer harvests.

Information about the Northeast fruits, vegetables and seasonings is from:

• Henderson, E. 1993. FoodBook. Rose Valley Farm, NY. 128 pp.
• Madison Area Community Supported Agriculture Coalition (MACSAC). 1996. From Asparagus to Zucchini: A Guide to Farm-Fresh, Seasonal Produce. MACSAC, Madison, WI. Ph: 608/251-8049.
• Blue Goose Gowers, Inc. 1986. The Buying Guide For Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, Herbs and Nuts, 8th edition.
• Margen, S. 1992. The Wellness Encyclopedia of Food and Nutrition - How to Buy, Store, and Prepare Every Variety of Fresh Food. Health Letter Associates, 632 Broadway, New York, New York 10012.

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