What’s in Season in July 2014?

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Try some of these delicious in season produce this July (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)

July in the desert means hot days, warm nights, and new fruits and veggies in the stalls at the farmers’ market.  Too hot to shop outside during the day?  Use the Farmers’ Market Finder on FillYourPlate.com to find one near you that offers evening hours during the summer months.    Check your local grocery store shelves as well for locally grown produce, dairy, and meat products for sale.

Here is what is in season in July and some ideas to help you fill your menu with seasonal foods grown right here at home.

Apples

Black-eyed Peas

Blueberries

Chiles

Corn

Cucumbers

Figs

Garlic

Grapes

Green Beans

Leeks

Melons

Nectarines

Okra

Onions

Peaches

Plums

Potatoes

Shelling Beans

Summer Squash

Sweet Peppers

Tomatoes

Zucchini

Zucchini Blossoms

 

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