Fruit follows harvest windows
Berries, stone fruit, melons, citrus, apples, pears, grapes, and other fruit all have different peak periods, and those periods shift by growing region.
Most grocery stores make produce look available year-round. Seasonal eating starts by asking a different question: what is naturally being harvested now?
Berries, stone fruit, melons, citrus, apples, pears, grapes, and other fruit all have different peak periods, and those periods shift by growing region.
Leafy greens, tomatoes, squash, roots, brassicas, corn, peppers, beans, and herbs move through their own harvest cycles based on temperature and daylight.
Some produce is highly perishable while other crops store well for weeks or months. Knowing the difference helps explain why a food may still be widely available after its main harvest.
Tamáty turns seasonal produce timing into a daily guide you can actually use for shopping, cooking, storage, and understanding the harvest.