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How Smart Of A Seasonal Shopper Are You?

Did you know it's citrus season?

For each question, pick the best answer to see if you actually know when these fruits and veggies are at peak season. Good luck!

*Answers are based on US commercial growing seasons — so the season in your area might be different.

  1. In what month would strawberries most likely be in season?

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    There are varieties of strawberries that can be grown all year long, but the peak "natural season" runs from April to June.

    Learn more about strawberry season here.

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  2. In what month would cherries most likely be in season?

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    Most commercial cherries are grown in either California or Washington, with a peak season running from May through July.

    Learn more about cherry season here.

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  3. In what month would spinach most likely be in season?

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    Spinach is an early spring crop with a peak season running from March to June.

    Learn more about spinach season here.

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  4. In what month would blood oranges most likely be in season?

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    Wrong! 

    Blood oranges are a winter fruit with a peak season ranging from December to May.

    Learn more about blood orange season here.

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  5. In what month would peas most likely be in season?

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    Peas are one of the first things to pop up in spring, so May is peak season.

    Learn more about pea season here.

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  6. In what month would asparagus most likely be in season?

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    Spring is the prime season for asparagus, with April being the peak.

    Learn more about asparagus season here.

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  7. In what month would rhubarb most likely be in season?

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    Rhubarb is available through mid-spring to early summer, so prime time for buying it would be in May.

    Learn more about rhubarb season here.

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  8. In what month would pineapple most likely be in season?

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    Correct! 
    Wrong! 

    Although pineapple is available in grocery stores all year long, the commercial peak season runs from March to July.

    Learn more about pineapple season here.

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  9. In what month would broccoli most likely be in season?

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    Wrong! 

    Broccoli has a long commercial growing season lasting from October through April.

    Learn more about broccoli season here.

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  10. In what month would corn most likely be in season?

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    Corn is at peak season during summer.

    Learn more about corn season here.

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