Eating fruit and vegetables that are in season during the summer isn’t just a great idea for your taste buds; it can also be good for your wallet.
Since produce is likely going to be locally sourced while it is in season, the cost of travelling expenses and storage aren’t required, which reduces the cost being passed down to the consumer.
And produce does not have to be transferred over long periods of time, it is going to be more fresh, with more nutritional value. Eating produce in season is also more environmentally friendly since less transportation and refrigeration is necessary.
Some fruits that are in season right now are apricots, plums, cherries, blackberries, strawberries, peaches, passion fruit, tomatoes, melons, lemons and limes.
Vegetables that are in season during the summer are radishes, arugula, cucumber, beets, bell peppers, zucchini, garlic and corn.
You can find a list of local farmers markets for fresh produce on Lubbockintheloop.com