Orlando Sentinel

What’s fresh in Florida this winter

- By Lauren Delgado

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We all know the benefits of eating seasonal produce — it often tastes better, is better for you, and is more budget-friendly.

We’re just never sure what exactly is currently fresh. To help, here’s a list of what’s in season in Florida this winter. Look for stickers marking the produce as from Florida — or ask your grocer for the vegetable’s or fruit’s origins.

These lists come from the Florida Department of Agricultur­e and Consumer Services. November: avocados, bell peppers, carambola, cucumbers, eggplant, grapefruit, guava, mushrooms, oranges, passionfru­it, peanuts, radishes, snap beans, squash, strawberri­es, sweet corn, tangerines, tomatoes.

December: avocados, bell peppers, broccoli, cabbage, carambola, cauliflowe­r, celery, cucumbers, eggplant, grapefruit, guava, lettuce, mushrooms, oranges, passionfru­it, peanuts, radishes, snap beans, squash, strawberri­es, sweet corn, tangerines, tomatoes.

January: avocados, bell peppers, broccoli, cabbage, carambola, cauliflowe­r, celery, eggplant, grapefruit, guava, lettuce, mushrooms, oranges, passionfru­it, peanuts, radishes, snap beans, squash, strawberri­es, sweet corn, tangerines, tomatoes. February: bell peppers, broccoli, cabbage, carambola, cauliflowe­r, celery, eggplant, grapefruit, guava, lettuce, mushrooms, oranges, papaya, peanuts, potatoes, radishes, snap beans, squash, strawberri­es, sweet corn, tangerines, tomatoes.

March: bell peppers, broccoli, cabbage, carambola, cauliflowe­r, celery, cucumbers, eggplant, grapefruit, guava, lettuce, mushrooms, oranges, papaya, peanuts, potatoes, radishes, snap beans, spinach, squash, strawberri­es, sweet corn, tangerines, tomatoes.

 ?? PHOTOS.COM ?? Avocado is one fruit that’s seasonal for some of Florida’s winter months.
PHOTOS.COM Avocado is one fruit that’s seasonal for some of Florida’s winter months.

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