WHAT ARE SEASONAL FRUITS?
Seasonal food is produce that is purchased and consumed around the time that it is harvested.
REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD EAT SEASONAL FRUITS?
Seasonal food is fresher, tastier and more nutritious than food consumed out of season. Even though we all like to eat strawberries year round, the best time to eat them is when they can be purchased directly from a local grower shortly after harvest. Seasonal fruits and vegetables produced on local farms are often fresher, as they do not require long distances for transport. Also, unlike out of season produce which is harvested early in order to be shipped and distributed to your local retail store, crops picked at their peak of ripeness are also better tasting and full of flavor. What’s more, studies have shown that fruits and vegetables contain more nutrients when allowed to ripen naturally on their parent plant.
SEASONAL FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN NIGERIA TODAY
Some of the fruits and vegetables in season today include: Carrots, Mango, Local cherry (Agbalumo/Udara), tomatoes, Cucumber, Pineapple etc.
A personal research and observations of what is available in the market will give an understanding of what fruits and vegetables are in season.