What's in Season When
Spring (March-May)
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Vegetables: Asparagus, artichokes, peas, fava beans, radishes, spring onions, new potatoes
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Fruits: Strawberries (late spring), cherries (May), rhubarb
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Special items: Wild garlic, spring herbs, edible flowers
Summer (June-August)
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Vegetables: Tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, peppers, green beans, corn, cucumbers
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Fruits: Melons, peaches, apricots, plums, berries, figs
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Special items: Provence herbs, lavender, summer truffles
Autumn (September-November)
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Vegetables: Mushrooms, pumpkins, squash, leeks, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts
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Fruits: Grapes, apples, pears, quince, persimmons, chestnuts
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Special items: Wild mushrooms, walnuts, game meats
Winter (December-February)
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Vegetables: Root vegetables, cabbages, endive, winter salads, cardoons
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Fruits: Citrus, kiwis, winter pears, dried fruits
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Special items: Black truffles, preserved foods, winter squash varieties