Seasonal Produce Lists
Summer
Summer is the peak of the season for many northeastern fruits and a great time to enjoy a wide variety of fresh vegetables.
Vegetables
beets
broccoli
cabbage
carrots
cauliflower
celery
cucumbers
eggplant
endive
fennel
garlic
green beans
kohlrabi1lettuce
mushrooms
okra
onions - red and yellow
peppers - hot and sweet
potatoes - new
radicchio
scallions
sprouts
summer squash
sweet corn
tomatoes1available early in this season only Fruits
apricots
blackberries
blueberries
cherries
currants
elderberries
gooseberries
melons
nectarines
peaches
plums
raspberriesSeasonings
basil
cilantro
dill
marjoram
mint
parsley
rosemary
savory
tarragonWith all the abundance at this time of year, summer cooking can be a fun new adventure!
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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