February continues a plentiful produce season for root vegetables and citrus fruits, with the addition of guavas. Growing up in Florida one of my favorite treats whenever I visited my grandmother was guava jelly and guava paste. We'd spread it on butter crackers and be in heaven! I'm not as sure about the regular guava fruit by itself, but I definitely know where to find the aforementioned.
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Here's a list of seasonal produce you may be able to find on sale at your local grocery stores and farmer's markets...
New this month: Guavas!
Produce in Season Now
Arugula
Asparagus
Avocados
Beets
Bok choy
Broccoli
Broccoli Rabe
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Carrots
Clementines
Fennel
Grapefruit
Greens
Guavas
Kale
Lemons
Lettuce
Leeks
Limes
Mandarins
Mushrooms
Oranges
Onions
Parsnips
Radishes
Rutabagas
Scallions
Shallots
Spinach
Squash (winter)
Tangelos
Tangerines
Turnips
By shopping for produce in season, frugal shoppers can enjoy the optimal flavor and nutrients found in seasonal fruits and vegetables as well as saving money on groceries every month of the year.
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