SC - Fruit and Vegetable Availability

[Christine A Seelye-King]

Below is the information off of a graph I was given in my apprentice
classes many years ago.  It is much easier to read as a graph, but I have
transposed it for a text-based format.  The information is courtesy of
the United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association, Washington, DC.  The
graph lists common fruits and vegetable supplies in 4 stages: Scarce or
Nonexistent, Moderate, Plentiful, and Abundant.  In most cases, I have
not listed the Scarce times.
I must emphasize that this is a graph for the mid U.S., and for MODERN
availablility, and should not be used as a guide as to when these items
were available in the MA.  Still, it is a pretty good guide as far as
when prices are likely to be at their cheapest.  (Obviously, areas like
California, Texas and Florida will have better availability than this.) 
Christianna

Apples - plentiful Sept. - May,  moderate June - August
Apricots - moderate in May, abundant in June- July
Artichokes  - moderate June - Feb, plentiful March - May
Asparagus - moderate in Feb, abundant March - April, plentiful in May,
moderate in June
Beets - moderate Nov - May, plentiful June - Oct. 
Berries (blackberries, dewberries, raspberries) abundant June - July,
moderate in August
Blueberries -  abundant June-July, plenitful in August, moderate in Sept.
Broccoli - plentiful Oct. - April, moderate May - Sept.
Brussels Sprouts - plentiful Oct. - Feb, moderate March, April, May and
Sept. 
Cabbage - plentiful year-round
Cantaloupes - plentiful in May, Sept. & Oct, abundant June - August
Carrots - plentiful year-round
Cauliflower - moderate Dec. - August, plentiful Sept - Nov.
Celery - plentiful year-round
Cherries - moderate in May & August, abundant June - July
Cranberries - moderate in Sept. & Jan, plentiful in Oct. & Dec, abundant
in Nov. 
Cucumbers - plentiful year - round
Eggplant - moderate Nov - July, plentiful August - Oct. 
Grapes - moderate May, June & Dec, plentiful July & Nov., abundant Aug -
Oct. 
Grapefruit - moderate June - Oct, plentiful Nov - May
Greens - plentiful year - round
Honeydew - moderate May & Nov., plentiful June, July & Oct., abundant
August - Sept. 
Lemons - plentiful year-round
Lettuce - plentiful year-round
Limes - moderate Sept - May, plentiful June - August
Mushrooms - moderate year-round
Nectarines - moderate in June & Sept, abundant July - August
Okra - moderate March - Oct.
Onions, Dry - plentiful year-round
Onions, green - moderate Oct. - Feb., plentiful March - Sept.
Oranges - moderate July - Sept., plentiful Oct. - June
Parsley & Herbs (includes parsley root, anise, basil, chives, dill,
horseradish & others) - moderate Jan - Oct, plentiful Nov & Dec.
Parsnips - moderate Sept - May
Peaches - moderate in May, plentiful in June & Sept, abundant July -
August
Pears - moderate Dec - May & July, plentiful Aug - Nov. (listed as scarce
in June)
Pineapples - moderate July - Feb., plentiful March - June
Plums-Prunes - moderate in June & Oct., plentiful in Sept., abundant July
- - August
Radishes - plentiful year-round
Rhubarb - moderate Jan - April & June, abundant in May
Spinach - moderate June - Dec, plentiful Jan - May
Squash - plentiful year-round
Strawberries - moderate Aug - Feb., plentiful in March & July, abundant
April - June
Sweet Potatoes - moderate May - August, plentiful in Sept, Oct, & Dec -
April, abundant in November
Tangerines - moderate in Nov., abundant in Dec., plentiful in Jan.
Turnips & Rutabegas - moderate year-round
Watermelons - moderate in April, Sept & Oct., plentiful in May & Aug,
abundant June - July

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