Get the most out of your produce throughout the year. Some people might think that all the fresh fruits and vegetables disappear when its cold outside, but there’s still much to keep taste buds happy during the winter season! In this blog post, well go over whats in season during the winter months, as well as how to find these foods, why you should buy local seasonal produce, and some health benefits from eating them.
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Beets.
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Brussels Sprouts.
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Turnips.
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Leeks.
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Parsnips.
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Squash.
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Kale.
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Fennel.
How to Select Seasonal Foods
We recommend buying local produce whenever possible so you know its been grown in the right conditions, especially if theyre not available from October-February when most winter vegetables are harvested.
Winter Fruit and Veggies
Winter fruit and vegetable varieties include apples, pears, citrus fruits, kiwi, grapes, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and potatoes. These produce items are grown during the colder months of fall and winter. Some of these foods are also available year-round, but youll get the best quality when theyre fresh off the vine during the winter season.
The Best Winter Fruits and Veggies
What vegetables grow in winter?
Not all winter produce falls into the root vegetable category. Cruciferous veggies also grow in the winter, such as broccoli, kale, Brussel sprouts, cauliflower and cabbage. Winter squash varieties (including acorn, butternut, delicata, spaghetti and kabocha squash) What makes some winter vegetables excellent additions to your diet?
What is a winter vegetable?
But, for the purposes of this article, anything that would be used as a vegetable, we consider a vegetable. Now winter vegetables generally encompass produce that is most available or seasonally available in the winter.
Are winter vegetables cool?
Winter Veggies Are Cool! Just because the days are short and gardens are resting doesn’t mean you have to wave goodbye to fresh veggies. Winter is a great time to eat more hearty vegetables. Some are actually in season, while others just store well in cooler temperatures.
What fruits & vegetables should you eat in winter?
Of course, citrus is loaded with vitamin C, and leafy greens will give you vitamin B. Winter is still a great time to experiment with new fruits and vegetables even if they may not be the most popular produce. And don’t forget to check out my other seasonal guides like my Spring Produce Guide , Summer Produce Guide, and Fall Produce Guide.