When you shop in a supermarket (like most of the country), you technically have access to vegetables and fruits that aren’t actually in season in your region.
In areas like NY, Summer is a time for lots of bright, sweet and watery vegetables. If you think about it, nature is quite smart because these are the things that will keep our bodies energized in the heat of the Summer.
Here is a little guide to shopping seasonally and making sure the items you choose have the smallest footprint and social and environmental impact.
Seasonal Vegetables for the NY area
Arugula
Asparagus
Basil
Beets
Blueberries
Broccoli
Corn
Cabbage
Chard Cucumbers
Fava Beans
Green Garlic & Onions
Kale
Lettuce Herbs
Kohlrabi
Parsnips
Peas
Radishes
Rhubarb
Spinach
Strawberries
Cherries
Tomatoes
Zucchini
Zucchini Blossoms
Unlike Winter vegetables, the majority of these vegetables above are amazing raw. Which is great, because who wants to put on your oven in July. Not me!!
