A while back, the Arizona Republic published a calendar identifying produce that was available by month in Arizona. While this does not mean that you can't buy items outside the dates shown, it does help you with menu planning in order to get the best, most affordable produce available.
To help you with your planning, remember to consider 'the toxic twelve', or produce which absorbs the most pesticides and poisons. Buying them in season makes them more affordable. Also, consider 'the terrific twelve' which are fine to buy non-organically.
Produce available during the spring in Phoenix are:Fruits & vegetable season calendar
Apricots May Jun
Artichokes Apr May
Asparagus Apr May
Beans, Fava Apr
Beans, Green May Jun
Cabbage, Green Apr May Jun
Cabbage, Red Apr May
Carrots Apr May Jun
Cauliflower Apr
Cherries May Jun
Cilantro Apr May
Corn, Sweet May Jun
Figs May Jun
Grapefruit, Redblush Apr May Jun
Grapefruit, White Apr May Jun
Grapes, Black Beauty Jun
Grapes, Flame Seedless Jun
Grapes, Perlette May Jun
Grapes, Thompson Seedless Jun
Greens, Beet Apr
Greens, Collards Apr
Greens, Mustard Apr
Greens, Turnip Apr
Kale Apr
Lemons Apr
Lettuce, Iceberg Apr May
Lettuce, Leaf Apr
Lettuce, Romaine Apr
Lettuce, Spring Mix Apr
Melons, Canary May Jun
Melons, Canteloupe May Jun
Melons, Casaba May Jun
Melons, Crenshaw Jun
Melons, Honeydew Jun
Melons, Orange Flesh Jun
Melons, Santa Claus Jun
Melons, Sharlyn Jun
Melons, Specialty Jun
Melons, Watermelon May Jun
Onions, Sweet (Dry) Apr May Jun
Onions, Green Apr May
Oranges, Valencia Apr May Jun
Parsley Apr
Parsnips May Jun
Peaches May Jun
Peppers (Chili), Green Jun
Potatoes, Red Losata Apr May Jun
Potatoes, Russet Apr May Jun
Radishes Apr May
Squash (summer), Crookneck Jun
Squash (Summer), Scalloped Jun
Squash (Summer), Straightneck Jun
Squash (Summer), Zucchini Jun
Swiss Chard Apr
Tomatoes Apr May Jun
Turnips Apr
So enjoy the seasons best fruits and vegetables and dont; forget to check out one of our local farmers markets. We will be reviewing local farmers markets in the near future.
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