What's in Season in the Carolinas Right Now?

These days, consumers can find any fruit or vegetable that they desire year round at the local grocery store, however, eating items in season is much better for our bodies and our environment. By buying in season produce, we can buy locally which puts revenue back in our local economy, supports local farmers and keeps produce from racking up a huge carbon footprint. Nutritionally, in season/local produce is miles and days, or even weeks, fresher, allowing it to retain much more of it's nutritional value. And to top it off, seasonal items are more affordable and just plain taste better! One of the benefits of shopping at a smaller local store, like Healthy Home Market, is that our local food doesn't first have to go to a warehouse where it sits and waits to be shipped off to numerous locations. We have cultivated great relationships with our farmers and have our own truck to pick up orders. Often, the fruits or veggies that we offer were picked at 6 am and are available in the store at 8 am. Not many chains can say that! In the coming months, look for an abundance of local, seasonal choices in our produce departments!

So, some of you may just be wondering, "What exactly is in season in our area right now?" Well, let's take a look!

Cilantro - year round		Swiss Chard - March-December
Beets - year round		Collard Greens - March-December
Leeks - year round		Kale - March-December
Lettuce - year round		Broccoli - April-May
Spinach - year round		Garlic Scapes - April-May
Onions - year round		Strawberries - April-June
Sweet Potatoes - year round		Blueberries - May-July
Parsley - year round		Zucchini - May-September
Oregano - year round		Summer Squash - May-November
Thyme - year round		Basil - May-November
Mint - year round		Cantaloupe - June-July
Sage - year round		Okra - June-July
Nettles - March-April		Watermelon - June-August
New Potatoes - March-April		Cucumbers - June-August
Cherries - March-June		Eggplant - June-August
Asparagus - March-June		Peaches - June-September
Scallions - March-November		Nectarines - June-September
Radishes - March-November		Green Beans - June-September