An easy way to save on fruits and vegetables is to buy what's in season. Here's a guide to help you identify the best produce deals month-by-month:
January
oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, tangelos, lemons, papayas, cabbages: red, white and green; leeks, broccoli, cauliflowerFebruary
oranges, tangelos, grapefruit, lemons, papayas, broccoli, cauliflowerMarch
pineapples, mangoes, broccoli, lettuceApril
pineapples, mangoes, zucchini, rhubarb, artichokes, asparagus, spring peas, broccoli, lettuceMay
cherries, pineapples, apricots, okra, zucchini, rhubarb, artichokes, asparagus, spring peas, broccoli, lettuceJune
watermelon, strawberries, cantaloupe, cherries, blueberries, peaches, apricots, corn, lettuceJuly
watermelon, strawberries, cantaloupe, blueberries, peaches, apricots, kiwi, raspberries, plums, cucumbers, tomatoes, summer squash, corn, green beans, lettuceAugust
watermelon, strawberries, cantaloupe, blueberries, peaches, apricots, kiwi, raspberries, plums, cucumbers, corn, eggplant, tomatoes, summer squash, green beans, lettuceSeptember
grapes, pomegranates, persimmons, eggplants, pumpkins, tomatoes, spinach, lettuceOctober
cranberries, apples, pomegranates, grapes, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, winter squash, broccoli, spinach, lettuce