Seasonal Produce Lists

Winter
At this time of year a wide variety of northeastern foods can be found canned, frozen, dried, and stored.

Vegetables
beets
burdock (gobo)
cabbage
carrots
celeriac
daikon1
garlic
horseradish
Jerusalem artichoke
kale2
kohlrabi2
leeks2 		mushrooms
onions - red and yellow
parsnips
parsnips
potatoes
rutabagas
shallots
sprouts
sweet potatoes
turnips
winter squash
Fruits
apples
apple cider
pears

Seasonings
Season with herbs dried from the spring and summer harvests.

1 This is the peak harvest season. However, this fruit or vegetable can be found in other seasons stored from local sources.
2Available early in this season only.Information about the Northeast vegetables, fruits 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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