Your Seasonal Fruit & Veggie Calendar

Your Seasonal Fruit & Veggie Calendar

Your Seasonal Fruit & Veggie Calendar

Eat with the seasons — your taste buds and your wallet will thank you!

Have you ever taken a bite of a juicy strawberry in summer and thought, “This is what heaven must taste like”? Or wondered why winter tomatoes seem… well, a little meh? That’s the magic of eating seasonally.

When fruits and veggies are in season, they’re at their freshest, tastiest, and most nutrient-packed. They’re also more affordable and often come from local farms, which means fewer miles traveled and better support for your community.

To help you eat smart and stay inspired in the kitchen year-round, here’s your ultimate guide to what’s in season in Ontario and most of Canada.

🌸 Spring (March to May)

After a long winter, spring produce feels like a fresh start. Expect bright greens and crisp stalks that help “wake up” your meals.

In season:

  • Asparagus

  • Radishes

  • Rhubarb

  • Spinach

  • Lettuce

  • Green onions

Fresh Ideas:
Toss shaved asparagus and radish into a salad, or roast them for a light side dish. Try rhubarb in a tart or mixed into overnight oats.

☀️ Summer (June to August)

Ah, the golden months of local harvest. This is peak fruit season — think juicy, colorful, and full of life.

In season:

  • Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, cherries

  • Peaches, nectarines, plums

  • Corn, tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers

  • Green beans, eggplants

Fresh Ideas:
Snack on berries by the handful, grill peaches for a dessert, or make a classic tomato and cucumber salad with herbs and feta. Bonus: this is the season of Fresh N’ Dish boxes bursting with flavor.

🍂 Fall (September to November)

Autumn brings cozy, earthy flavors and hearty produce — perfect for soups, stews, and roasting.

In season:

  • Apples, pears, grapes

  • Squash (butternut, acorn, spaghetti)

  • Carrots, sweet potatoes, parsnips

  • Kale, cabbage, Brussels sprouts

Fresh Ideas:
Roast root veggies with rosemary and olive oil. Simmer apple and pear slices in cinnamon for a simple, warm dessert. Or try a fall harvest bowl with roasted squash, kale, and a tahini drizzle.

❄️ Winter (December to February)

It’s true — there’s less variety in winter, but there’s still plenty of goodness if you know where to look.

In season:

  • Beets, carrots, turnips, rutabaga

  • Cabbage, leeks, onions

  • Potatoes and other storage vegetables

  • Citrus (imported but freshest this time of year!)

Fresh Ideas:
Make borscht or hearty lentil stew with root veggies. Use cabbage in a warm slaw or ferment it for gut-healthy sauerkraut. And brighten your mornings with juicy oranges or grapefruit.

🧺 Why It Matters

Eating with the seasons isn’t just a trend — it’s a way to:

  • Get better flavor and nutrition

  • Reduce grocery costs

  • Support local farmers

  • Make meal planning simpler

And with Fresh N’ Dish, you don’t have to memorize what’s in season — we curate our boxes with seasonal produce, so you're always stocked with the freshest picks.

👉 Ready to eat with the seasons?
Check out this week’s fresh boxes:
https://freshndish.com/collections/all-products

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