What’s in Season? Winter Edition!
Do you ever get stuck in the winter months trying to figure out what fresh produce to get for the week? The warmer seasons tend to get a lot of hype around what’s in season (e.g., strawberry season, raspberry season, apple season, etc.!), but then the winter months come and it all kind of fizzles away.
We’re here to tell you some of the amazing options in season from the CT Grown Crop Calendar of fresh produce that are in season this winter. Check it out!
Vegetables:
Veggies in CT that have an extended season or storage throughout the winter:
Parsnips
Potatoes
Radishes
Rutabaga
Salad Greens
Spinach Sprouts
Winter Squash
Sweet Potatoes
Turnips
Arugula
Beets
Brussel Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Kale
Leeks
Lettuce
Onions
Fun Fact! Mushrooms harvest all year round!
Fruits:
Unfortunately in CT, there aren’t as many fruits in season in the winter months. Apples are the only fruit that have a longer storage that goes up until May. Head to your local winter farmers market to grab some delicious apples that are still available!
Available Year Round:
What most people don’t know is that there are plenty of dairy, protein, and other options that are in season year round. Woohoo!
Dairy Options: Cheese, Cream, Milk, Ice Cream, Yogurt
Protein: Beef, Bison, Chicken, Eggs, Finfish, Lamb, Pork, Shellfish, Turkey, Veal
Value-Added Foods: Cider, Honey, Jams/Jellies, Maple Products, Pickles/Relishes, Sauce/Salsa, Wine/Beer/Spirits
