August: a perfect month for fresh produce

Eating local and seasonal fruits and vegetables is one of the best choices you can make for your overall health and that of our beautiful planet. Locally grown products are not only much fresher, tastier and richer in natural nutrients, but they are also a more environmentally friendly choice since they require less transportation than their imported counterparts.

Here's a (non-exhaustive) list of local seasonal fruits and vegetables to guide you on your next visit to the local market or grocery store.

Seasonal fruits and vegetables for the month of August

Summer – and especially August – is an excellent time of year to stock up on fresh produce. Take this opportunity to rediscover some fruits and vegetables at their best!

Apples	Ground cherry
Apricot	Leek
Artichoke	Lettuce
Bell pepper	Melon
Beetroot	Mushroom
Blueberry	Onion
Broccoli	Peach
Brussels sprouts	Pear
Cabbage	Pickle
Cantaloupe	Plum and prune
Carrot	Potato
Cauliflower	Radish
Celery	Rasberry
Cherry	Rhubarb
Corn	Rutabaga
Cucumber	Squash
Eggplant	Spinach
Fennel	Strawberry
French shallot	Swiss chard
Garlic	Tomato
Grapes	Zucchini
Green beans

Based on: https://equiterre.org/sites/fichiers/calendrier-des-disponibilites-des-fruits-et-legumes_0.pdf