NOV/DEC 2011

In Season

Although you can now find tomatoes in Greek markets throughout the year and pick up a pint of strawberries in October, the best produce is that in season. Listed below are some of the main Greek crops and the months they’re in season. Wild greens are available virtually year-round, with different varieties appearing in markets according to season and region.

 

January

Lemon, Tangerine, Orange, Apple, Sour Apple Broccoli, Carrot, Cabbage, Spinach, Endive, Celery, Radish, Chard

February

Lemon, Tangerine, Orange, Apple, Sour Apple Carrot, Cabbage, Lettuce, Endive, Chard, Cauliflower

March

Lemon, Apple Artichoke, Cabbage, Spinach, Green Bean, Leek, Parsley

April

Lemon Artichoke, Asparagus, Beet, Zucchini, Spinach, Celery, Okra, Broad Bean

May

Apricot, Cherry, Strawberry Artichoke, Asparagus, Beet

June

Apricot, Cherry, Strawberry, Peach, Melon, Plum Beet, Cucumber, Tomato, Rocket

July

Apricot, Peach, Melon, Pear, Sour Cherry,  Watermelon, Plum Eggplant, Tomatoes, Peppers

August

Mulberry, Peach, Prune, Melon, Watermelon,  Prickly Pear Eggplant, Tomato, Pepper

September

Mulberry, Peach, Prune, Pear, Fig Eggplant, Green Bean, Leek

October

Lemon, Tangerine, Mulberry, Orange, Pear,  Prickly Pear, Sour Apple, Quince, Pomegranate Leek, Potato, Cauliflower

November

Lemon, Tangerine, Mulberry, Orange, Pear, Quince, Pomegranate Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower

December

Lemon, Tangerine, Orange, Apple Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower

 

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