Welcome to our monthly “Healthful Harvest” post, where we share timely information about our local bounty of in-season produce, along with helpful resources for eating healthily, heartily, and sustainably.
August’s Harvest
During the month of August, you can find an abundance of fresh Pennsylvania-grown fruits and vegetables. As always, keep in mind that the exact timing can vary from year to year due to weather conditions.
Fruits:
- Apples
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Brambles
- Cantaloupe
- Currants
- Ground Cherries
- Nectarines
- Peaches
- Pears
- Plums
- Raspberries
- Tomatillos
- Tomatoes
- Watermelon
Vegetables:
- Arugula
- Basil
- Beets
- Bok Choy
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Celery
- Chard
- Chili Peppers
- Chicories
- Chives
- Cilantro
- Collard Greens
- Corn
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Garlic
- Green Beans
- Green Onions
- Kale
- Lamb’s Quarters
- Lavender
- Leeks
- Lettuce
- Lima Beans
- Mint
- Mushrooms
- Mustard Greens
- Okra
- Onions
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Peppers
- Potatoes
- Purslane
- Radishes
- Rosemary
- Rutabaga
- Sage
- Shell Beans
- Snap Peas
- Snow Peas
- Spinach
- Sprouts
- Squash (Summer & Winter)
- Sweet Potatoes
- Thyme
- Turnips Zucchini
Pick Your Own Produce
Picking your own fruits or vegetables, or even just buying them directly from a grower, brings us closer to nature and food in its purest form. That proximity can give us a deeper appreciation for our food. But it also means you’re getting the freshest and most flavorful produce possible. And that’s something your taste buds can celebrate!
To find a “pick your own” farm near you, visit https://www.pickyourown.org/PA.htm for locations, dates & times, and more.