SUMMER
Colorful, sweet fruits and vegetables and herbs are in abundance this season.
The following list includes common herbs, vegetables and fruits that are seasonal in the Northeast coast of the U.S. in the summer.
Summer’s light heartedness is expressed in nature with a festive explosion of color - compounds like flavonoids, anthocyanins, and betalains give this season’s fruits and vegetables their deep colors and make them rich in antioxidants, giving us natural protection from the sun. Produce during this time is also juicy and high in water content to keep us hydrated during the summer heat.
HERBS: BASIL, OREGANO, SAGE, THYME, MARJORAM
SWEET PEPPERS
CARROTS
YOUNG BEETS
GREEN ONIONS
GARLIC
SCALLIONS
ZUCCHINI & ZUCCHINI BLOSSOMS
SUMMER SQUASH
Corn
EGGPLANT
Cucumber
tomatoes
GREEN BEANS
MUSHROOMS: OYSTER, CHANTERELLE
Arugula, CHARD, SPINACH
LETTUCES
CABBAGE
KOHLRABI
KALE
BROCCOLI
POTATOES
MelonS
Peaches
Plums & PLUOTS
Strawberries
CURRANTS
NECTARINES
Apricot
Blackberries
Blueberries
Cherries