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Strawberries
Seasonality: Late spring to early summer Tips for selection: Bright red color, and a strong strawberry fragrance.
Apples
Seasonality: Late summer to late fall Tips for selection: Firm to touch with no soft spots or bruises.
Radishes
Seasonality: Spring and fall Tips for selection: Choose firm radishes with vibrant color and crisp green tops.
Potatoes
Seasonality: Year-round, best in fall and winter Tips for selection: Firm potatoes with no green spots or sprouts.
Lettuce
Seasonality: Spring and fall Tips for selection: Choose heads that feel heavy for their size and have crisp leaves.
Onions
Seasonality: Fall, but available year-round Tips for selection: Should be firm and heavy for their size with dry, papery skin.
Broccoli
Seasonality: Year-round, best from fall through spring Tips for selection: Choose heads with tight, green florets and firm stalks.
Brussels Sprouts
Seasonality: Fall through early spring Tips for selection: Look for small, firm, compact heads with a bright green color.
Asparagus
Seasonality: Spring Tips for selection: Choose spears that are firm, straight, and have tightly closed tips.
Tomatoes
Seasonality: Summer to early fall Tips for selection: Look for firm, brightly colored skin with no wrinkles or soft spots.
Peaches
Seasonality: Summer Tips for selection: Slightly soft to touch near the stem end with a fragrant aroma.
Plums
Seasonality: Summer Tips for selection: Look for well-colored plums that are firm but give slightly to pressure.
Beets
Seasonality: Year-round, best from summer through fall Tips for selection: Choose small to medium-sized beets with firm roots and fresh greens.
Blueberries
Seasonality: Summer Tips for selection: Look for firm, plump berries with a uniform blue color.
Garlic
Seasonality: Summer, stores well into winter Tips for selection: Choose bulbs that are plump and have intact, dry skin.
Squash (Winter Varieties)
Seasonality: Early fall through winter Tips for selection: Choose squash that is heavy for its size with a hard, deep-colored rind.
Sweet Corn
Seasonality: Summer Tips for selection: Look for bright green husks and sticky tassels.
Pears
Seasonality: Late summer through fall Tips for selection: Choose pears with smooth, unblemished skin and a slight neck indent near the stem.
Green Beans
Seasonality: Summer to early fall Tips for selection: Look for crisp, bright green pods that snap easily when bent.
Leeks
Seasonality: Late fall to early spring Tips for selection: Choose leeks with a firm and straight white base and dark green tops.
Bell Peppers
Seasonality: Summer to early fall Tips for selection: Firm texture, glossy skin, and uniform color.
Cherries
Seasonality: Late spring through early summer Tips for selection: Firmness, plumpness, and a deep, uniform color.
Cabbage
Seasonality: Year-round, peak season from fall through spring Tips for selection: Look for dense heads with crisp, colorful leaves.
Eggplant
Seasonality: Summer to early fall Tips for selection: Smooth, shiny skin with a firm texture.
Mushrooms
Seasonality: Year-round Tips for selection: Choose mushrooms that are firm, plump, and clean.
Cantaloupe
Seasonality: Summer Tips for selection: A fragrant aroma at the stem end, heavy for size, and a rind that yields slightly to pressure.
Pumpkin
Seasonality: Early fall to winter Tips for selection: Look for a pumpkin with smooth, consistent color and a hard rind.
Watermelon
Seasonality: Summer Tips for selection: Look for a firm watermelon with a yellow spot and a deep hollow sound when thumped.
Basil
Seasonality: Summer Tips for selection: Look for bright green, aromatic leaves without dark spots or yellowing.
Kale
Seasonality: Year-round, best in mid-fall to early spring Tips for selection: Look for dark colored leaves with small to medium leaves.
Carrots
Seasonality: Fall to spring Tips for selection: Look for bright color, firm texture, and smooth shape.
Spinach
Seasonality: Spring and fall Tips for selection: Look for vibrant green leaves without yellowing or wilting.
Zucchini
Seasonality: Summer Tips for selection: Firm and heavy for its size with glossy skin.
Grapes
Seasonality: Late summer through fall Tips for selection: Should be firm to the touch, plump, and attached to the stems.
Cucumbers
Seasonality: Summer Tips for selection: Choose firm cucumbers without soft spots, and a bright green color.
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