Friday Facts About Fall Harvests

We’re often told to buy fruits and vegetables that are in season.

(1) Hardly anything has a season in the global marketplace.

Apples, traditionally harvested from late summer through fall, can be found at any time of the year in the supermarkets of today’s world.

(2) The catch is that apples and other fall season fruits and vegetables are harvested far too early so when they reach the produce section they’re likely to be not ripe, over-ripe, or not very tasty.

(3) When buying produce, look for a “home-grown” label at your supermarket.

(4) Also, find a nearby farmer’s market. 

(5) Locally grown means better taste for about the same or less expense.  It’s easy to find organic produce locally too.

(6) Buying locally-grown produce helps farmers in your area.

(7) Buying locally-grown produce means you get fruits and vegetables without residue from pesticides that are still used in other countries but banned in the U.S.

(8) At this time of year, you’ll find these fruits for sale in most areas.

Joan Reeves aka SlingWords: The Word Slinging Adventures of Joan Reeves