{
 "name": "Season Almanac",
 "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/",
 "updated": "2026-10-07",
 "usage": "Free to quote and reuse with a link to https://seasonalmanac.com",
 "description": "Typical harvest months in the United States for 60 common fruits and vegetables, with buying tips and nutrition.",
 "notes": [
  "Months are numbered 1 (January) to 12 (December).",
  "in_season lists typical United States harvest months. best lists the peak months within that season.",
  "Local seasons can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores sell imports outside these months.",
  "Season dates were cross-checked against the USDA SNAP-Ed Seasonal Produce Guide and the Penn State Extension and New York State harvest calendars.",
  "Nutrition is for the raw food, from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy release). Percentages use FDA daily values for adults.",
  "Buying, storage and ripening tips are general guidance and have not been expert-reviewed."
 ],
 "items": [
  {
   "slug": "apples",
   "name": "Apples",
   "kind": "fruit",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/apples/",
   "in_season": [
    8,
    9,
    10,
    11
   ],
   "best": [
    9,
    10
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Apples are in season August through November in the United States, and at their best in September and October.",
   "how_to_pick": "Firm and heavy for their size, with no soft or wrinkled patches.",
   "how_to_store": "In the fridge crisper, away from other produce. They keep 4 to 6 weeks.",
   "ripening": "Sold ready to eat. They do not get sweeter after picking.",
   "out_of_season": "Apples store well, so good ones are sold all year. By late spring and summer they have been in storage longest and can be mealy.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 171688,
    "serving": "1 medium apple with skin",
    "grams": 182,
    "calories": 95,
    "fiber_g": 4.4,
    "sugars_g": 18.9,
    "protein_g": 0.5,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 16,
     "vitamin_c": 9,
     "potassium": 4,
     "vitamin_a": 1,
     "vitamin_k": 3,
     "folate": 1,
     "calcium": 1,
     "iron": 1,
     "magnesium": 2,
     "manganese": 3,
     "vitamin_b6": 4,
     "vitamin_e": 2
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "apricots",
   "name": "Apricots",
   "kind": "fruit",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/apricots/",
   "in_season": [
    5,
    6,
    7
   ],
   "best": [
    6
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Apricots are in season May through July in the United States, and at their best in June.",
   "how_to_pick": "Deep orange with a little give near the stem. Pale yellow ones were picked too early.",
   "how_to_store": "Ripen on the counter, then refrigerate and eat within 3 days.",
   "ripening": "Firm ones soften in 1 to 3 days on the counter.",
   "out_of_season": "Dried apricots are the best stand-in. Fresh ones out of season are usually imported and bland.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 171697,
    "serving": "2 apricots",
    "grams": 70,
    "calories": 34,
    "fiber_g": 1.4,
    "sugars_g": 6.5,
    "protein_g": 1,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 5,
     "vitamin_c": 8,
     "potassium": 4,
     "vitamin_a": 7,
     "vitamin_k": 2,
     "folate": 2,
     "calcium": 1,
     "iron": 2,
     "magnesium": 2,
     "manganese": 2,
     "vitamin_b6": 2,
     "vitamin_e": 4
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "avocados",
   "name": "Avocados",
   "kind": "fruit",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/avocados/",
   "in_season": [
    2,
    3,
    4,
    5,
    6,
    7,
    8,
    9
   ],
   "best": [
    5,
    6,
    7,
    8
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Avocados are in season February through September in the United States, and at their best in May, June, July and August.",
   "how_to_pick": "Yields to gentle pressure in your palm. The skin under the stem cap should be green, not brown.",
   "how_to_store": "Ripen on the counter. Once ripe, refrigerate for up to 3 days.",
   "ripening": "Hard ones take 3 to 5 days on the counter. A paper bag with a banana cuts that to 2 or 3.",
   "out_of_season": "Imports from Mexico keep avocados in stores all year, and quality stays good.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 171705,
    "serving": "a third of an avocado",
    "grams": 50,
    "calories": 80,
    "fiber_g": 3.4,
    "sugars_g": 0.3,
    "protein_g": 1,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 12,
     "vitamin_c": 6,
     "potassium": 5,
     "vitamin_a": 0,
     "vitamin_k": 9,
     "folate": 10,
     "calcium": 0,
     "iron": 2,
     "magnesium": 3,
     "manganese": 3,
     "vitamin_b6": 8,
     "vitamin_e": 7
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "blackberries",
   "name": "Blackberries",
   "kind": "fruit",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/blackberries/",
   "in_season": [
    6,
    7,
    8
   ],
   "best": [
    7
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Blackberries are in season June through August in the United States, and at their best in July.",
   "how_to_pick": "Plump, deep black and dull rather than shiny. Check the bottom of the box for juice stains.",
   "how_to_store": "Unwashed in the fridge, in a single layer if you can. Eat within 2 to 3 days.",
   "ripening": "Does not ripen after picking, so buy it ready to eat.",
   "out_of_season": "Frozen blackberries are picked ripe and work well in baking, sauces and smoothies.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 173946,
    "serving": "1 cup",
    "grams": 144,
    "calories": 62,
    "fiber_g": 7.6,
    "sugars_g": 7,
    "protein_g": 2,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 27,
     "vitamin_c": 34,
     "potassium": 5,
     "vitamin_a": 2,
     "vitamin_k": 24,
     "folate": 9,
     "calcium": 3,
     "iron": 5,
     "magnesium": 7,
     "manganese": 40,
     "vitamin_b6": 3,
     "vitamin_e": 11
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "blueberries",
   "name": "Blueberries",
   "kind": "fruit",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/blueberries/",
   "in_season": [
    6,
    7,
    8
   ],
   "best": [
    7
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Blueberries are in season June through August in the United States, and at their best in July.",
   "how_to_pick": "Firm and dusty blue with a silvery bloom. Red or green ones will not ripen further.",
   "how_to_store": "Unwashed in the fridge for up to 10 days. They freeze well on a tray.",
   "ripening": "Does not ripen after picking, so buy it ready to eat.",
   "out_of_season": "Frozen blueberries are picked ripe and are a good buy all year. Winter fresh ones are imported.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 171711,
    "serving": "1 cup",
    "grams": 148,
    "calories": 84,
    "fiber_g": 3.6,
    "sugars_g": 14.7,
    "protein_g": 1.1,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 13,
     "vitamin_c": 16,
     "potassium": 2,
     "vitamin_a": 0,
     "vitamin_k": 24,
     "folate": 2,
     "calcium": 1,
     "iron": 2,
     "magnesium": 2,
     "manganese": 22,
     "vitamin_b6": 5,
     "vitamin_e": 6
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "cantaloupes",
   "name": "Cantaloupes",
   "kind": "fruit",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/cantaloupes/",
   "in_season": [
    6,
    7,
    8,
    9
   ],
   "best": [
    7,
    8
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Cantaloupes are in season June through September in the United States, and at their best in July and August.",
   "how_to_pick": "Smells sweet at the stem end and feels heavy. The stem scar should be smooth and slightly sunken.",
   "how_to_store": "Whole on the counter until fragrant, then in the fridge for up to 5 days.",
   "ripening": "Softens and smells sweeter in 1 to 3 days on the counter, but does not get much sweeter.",
   "out_of_season": "Out-of-season melons are imported and often bland. Wait, or buy frozen melon for smoothies.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 169092,
    "serving": "1 cup of cubes",
    "grams": 160,
    "calories": 54,
    "fiber_g": 1.4,
    "sugars_g": 12.6,
    "protein_g": 1.3,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 5,
     "vitamin_c": 65,
     "potassium": 9,
     "vitamin_a": 30,
     "vitamin_k": 3,
     "folate": 8,
     "calcium": 1,
     "iron": 2,
     "magnesium": 5,
     "manganese": 3,
     "vitamin_b6": 7,
     "vitamin_e": 1
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "cherries",
   "name": "Cherries",
   "kind": "fruit",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/cherries/",
   "in_season": [
    5,
    6,
    7,
    8
   ],
   "best": [
    6,
    7
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Cherries are in season May through August in the United States, and at their best in June and July.",
   "how_to_pick": "Glossy, firm and dark for their variety, with green bendy stems.",
   "how_to_store": "Unwashed in the fridge, stems on. They keep about a week.",
   "ripening": "Does not ripen after picking, so buy it ready to eat.",
   "out_of_season": "Frozen cherries come pitted and are good for baking and sauces. Dried cherries work in salads.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 171719,
    "serving": "1 cup with pits",
    "grams": 138,
    "calories": 87,
    "fiber_g": 2.9,
    "sugars_g": 17.7,
    "protein_g": 1.5,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 10,
     "vitamin_c": 11,
     "potassium": 7,
     "vitamin_a": 0,
     "vitamin_k": 2,
     "folate": 1,
     "calcium": 1,
     "iron": 3,
     "magnesium": 4,
     "manganese": 4,
     "vitamin_b6": 4,
     "vitamin_e": 1
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "clementines",
   "name": "Clementines",
   "kind": "fruit",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/clementines/",
   "in_season": [
    1,
    2,
    11,
    12
   ],
   "best": [
    1,
    12
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Clementines are in season November through February in the United States, and at their best in December and January.",
   "how_to_pick": "Heavy for their size with glossy, close-fitting skin. Puffy skin means a dry fruit.",
   "how_to_store": "A few days on the counter, or 2 weeks in the fridge.",
   "ripening": "Citrus does not ripen after picking. Buy it ready.",
   "out_of_season": "Other mandarins and oranges cover most of the year. Summer fruit is imported from the southern hemisphere.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 168195,
    "serving": "1 clementine",
    "grams": 74,
    "calories": 35,
    "fiber_g": 1.3,
    "sugars_g": 6.8,
    "protein_g": 0.6,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 4,
     "vitamin_c": 40,
     "potassium": 3,
     "vitamin_a": 0,
     "vitamin_k": 0,
     "folate": 4,
     "calcium": 2,
     "iron": 1,
     "magnesium": 2,
     "manganese": 1,
     "vitamin_b6": 3,
     "vitamin_e": 1
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "cranberries",
   "name": "Cranberries",
   "kind": "fruit",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/cranberries/",
   "in_season": [
    9,
    10,
    11
   ],
   "best": [
    10,
    11
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Cranberries are in season September through November in the United States, and at their best in October and November.",
   "how_to_pick": "Firm, shiny and deep red. A good one bounces.",
   "how_to_store": "In the fridge for up to a month, or freeze them straight in the bag for a year.",
   "ripening": null,
   "out_of_season": "Frozen and dried cranberries are sold all year. Fresh ones are hard to find outside autumn.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 171722,
    "serving": "1 cup",
    "grams": 100,
    "calories": 46,
    "fiber_g": 3.6,
    "sugars_g": 4.3,
    "protein_g": 0.5,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 13,
     "vitamin_c": 16,
     "potassium": 2,
     "vitamin_a": 0,
     "vitamin_k": 4,
     "folate": 0,
     "calcium": 1,
     "iron": 1,
     "magnesium": 1,
     "manganese": 12,
     "vitamin_b6": 3,
     "vitamin_e": 9
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "figs",
   "name": "Figs",
   "kind": "fruit",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/figs/",
   "in_season": [
    6,
    7,
    8,
    9,
    10
   ],
   "best": [
    8,
    9
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Figs are in season June through October in the United States, and at their best in August and September.",
   "how_to_pick": "Soft and drooping slightly on the stem, with no sour smell. They do not ripen after picking.",
   "how_to_store": "In the fridge on a plate in one layer. Eat within 2 days.",
   "ripening": "Does not ripen after picking, so buy them soft.",
   "out_of_season": "Dried figs are the reliable choice. Fresh figs do not ship or store well.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 173021,
    "serving": "2 medium figs",
    "grams": 100,
    "calories": 74,
    "fiber_g": 2.9,
    "sugars_g": 16.3,
    "protein_g": 0.8,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 10,
     "vitamin_c": 2,
     "potassium": 5,
     "vitamin_a": 1,
     "vitamin_k": 4,
     "folate": 2,
     "calcium": 3,
     "iron": 2,
     "magnesium": 4,
     "manganese": 6,
     "vitamin_b6": 7,
     "vitamin_e": 1
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "grapefruit",
   "name": "Grapefruit",
   "kind": "fruit",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/grapefruit/",
   "in_season": [
    1,
    2,
    3,
    4,
    11,
    12
   ],
   "best": [
    1,
    2,
    3
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Grapefruit is in season November through April in the United States, and at its best in January, February and March.",
   "how_to_pick": "Heavy with thin, smooth skin. A slightly flattened shape often means more juice.",
   "how_to_store": "A week on the counter, or 3 weeks in the fridge.",
   "ripening": "Citrus does not ripen after picking. Buy it ready.",
   "out_of_season": "Summer grapefruit is imported or from storage and tends to be less sweet.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 174673,
    "serving": "half a grapefruit",
    "grams": 123,
    "calories": 52,
    "fiber_g": 2,
    "sugars_g": 8.5,
    "protein_g": 0.9,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 7,
     "vitamin_c": 43,
     "potassium": 4,
     "vitamin_a": 8,
     "vitamin_k": 0,
     "folate": 4,
     "calcium": 2,
     "iron": 1,
     "magnesium": 3,
     "manganese": 1,
     "vitamin_b6": 4,
     "vitamin_e": 1
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "grapes",
   "name": "Grapes",
   "kind": "fruit",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/grapes/",
   "in_season": [
    7,
    8,
    9,
    10
   ],
   "best": [
    8,
    9
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Grapes are in season July through October in the United States, and at their best in August and September.",
   "how_to_pick": "Plump and firmly attached to green, flexible stems. Shake the bunch gently, and few should fall.",
   "how_to_store": "Unwashed in the fridge in their bag. They keep 1 to 2 weeks.",
   "ripening": "Does not ripen after picking, so buy it ready to eat.",
   "out_of_season": "Winter and spring grapes are imported from Chile and Peru and are usually good.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 174683,
    "serving": "1 cup",
    "grams": 151,
    "calories": 104,
    "fiber_g": 1.4,
    "sugars_g": 23.4,
    "protein_g": 1.1,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 5,
     "vitamin_c": 5,
     "potassium": 6,
     "vitamin_a": 1,
     "vitamin_k": 18,
     "folate": 1,
     "calcium": 1,
     "iron": 3,
     "magnesium": 3,
     "manganese": 5,
     "vitamin_b6": 8,
     "vitamin_e": 2
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "kiwis",
   "name": "Kiwis",
   "kind": "fruit",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/kiwis/",
   "in_season": [
    1,
    2,
    3,
    4,
    10,
    11,
    12
   ],
   "best": [
    1,
    11,
    12
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Kiwis are in season October through April in the United States, and at their best in November, December and January.",
   "how_to_pick": "Gives a little when pressed, like a ripe peach. Avoid wrinkled or very soft fruit.",
   "how_to_store": "Ripen on the counter, then keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.",
   "ripening": "Firm ones ripen in 3 to 5 days on the counter, faster next to apples or bananas.",
   "out_of_season": "Imports from New Zealand and Chile cover the summer, so kiwis are good all year.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 168153,
    "serving": "1 kiwi",
    "grams": 69,
    "calories": 42,
    "fiber_g": 2.1,
    "sugars_g": 6.2,
    "protein_g": 0.8,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 7,
     "vitamin_c": 71,
     "potassium": 5,
     "vitamin_a": 0,
     "vitamin_k": 23,
     "folate": 4,
     "calcium": 2,
     "iron": 1,
     "magnesium": 3,
     "manganese": 3,
     "vitamin_b6": 3,
     "vitamin_e": 7
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "lemons",
   "name": "Lemons",
   "kind": "fruit",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/lemons/",
   "in_season": [
    1,
    2,
    3,
    4,
    5,
    6,
    7,
    8,
    9,
    10,
    11,
    12
   ],
   "best": [
    1,
    2,
    3,
    12
   ],
   "all_year": true,
   "summary": "Lemons are in season all year in the United States, and at their best in December, January, February and March.",
   "how_to_pick": "Heavy with fine-grained, glossy skin. Thick knobbly skin means less juice.",
   "how_to_store": "In a sealed bag in the fridge they last a month. On the counter, about a week.",
   "ripening": "Citrus does not ripen after picking. Buy it ready.",
   "out_of_season": null,
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 167746,
    "serving": "1 lemon",
    "grams": 58,
    "calories": 17,
    "fiber_g": 1.6,
    "sugars_g": 1.4,
    "protein_g": 0.6,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 6,
     "vitamin_c": 34,
     "potassium": 2,
     "vitamin_a": 0,
     "vitamin_k": 0,
     "folate": 2,
     "calcium": 1,
     "iron": 2,
     "magnesium": 1,
     "manganese": 1,
     "vitamin_b6": 3,
     "vitamin_e": 1
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "limes",
   "name": "Limes",
   "kind": "fruit",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/limes/",
   "in_season": [
    1,
    2,
    3,
    4,
    5,
    6,
    7,
    8,
    9,
    10,
    11,
    12
   ],
   "best": [
    6,
    7,
    8
   ],
   "all_year": true,
   "summary": "Limes are in season all year in the United States, and at their best in June, July and August.",
   "how_to_pick": "Heavy and slightly soft when squeezed. A little yellow on the skin means more juice.",
   "how_to_store": "In a sealed bag in the fridge for 3 to 4 weeks.",
   "ripening": "Citrus does not ripen after picking. Buy it ready.",
   "out_of_season": null,
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 168155,
    "serving": "1 lime",
    "grams": 67,
    "calories": 20,
    "fiber_g": 1.9,
    "sugars_g": 1.1,
    "protein_g": 0.5,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 7,
     "vitamin_c": 22,
     "potassium": 1,
     "vitamin_a": 0,
     "vitamin_k": 0,
     "folate": 1,
     "calcium": 2,
     "iron": 2,
     "magnesium": 1,
     "manganese": 0,
     "vitamin_b6": 2,
     "vitamin_e": 1
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "mangoes",
   "name": "Mangoes",
   "kind": "fruit",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/mangoes/",
   "in_season": [
    5,
    6,
    7,
    8,
    9
   ],
   "best": [
    6,
    7
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Mangoes are in season May through September in the United States, and at their best in June and July.",
   "how_to_pick": "Gives slightly when squeezed and smells fruity at the stem. Color is not a reliable guide.",
   "how_to_store": "Ripen on the counter, then refrigerate for up to 5 days.",
   "ripening": "Firm ones ripen in 2 to 5 days on the counter.",
   "out_of_season": "Frozen mango chunks are picked ripe and are good in smoothies and salsas. Imports are available most of the year.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 169910,
    "serving": "1 cup of pieces",
    "grams": 165,
    "calories": 99,
    "fiber_g": 2.6,
    "sugars_g": 22.5,
    "protein_g": 1.4,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 9,
     "vitamin_c": 67,
     "potassium": 6,
     "vitamin_a": 10,
     "vitamin_k": 6,
     "folate": 18,
     "calcium": 1,
     "iron": 1,
     "magnesium": 4,
     "manganese": 5,
     "vitamin_b6": 12,
     "vitamin_e": 10
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "nectarines",
   "name": "Nectarines",
   "kind": "fruit",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/nectarines/",
   "in_season": [
    6,
    7,
    8,
    9
   ],
   "best": [
    7,
    8
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Nectarines are in season June through September in the United States, and at their best in July and August.",
   "how_to_pick": "Fragrant, with a yellow or cream background color and a little give along the seam.",
   "how_to_store": "Ripen on the counter in one layer, then refrigerate for 3 to 5 days.",
   "ripening": "Firm ones ripen in 2 to 4 days on the counter.",
   "out_of_season": "Winter nectarines are imported and often mealy. Frozen peach slices are a better buy for cooking.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 169914,
    "serving": "1 medium nectarine",
    "grams": 142,
    "calories": 62,
    "fiber_g": 2.4,
    "sugars_g": 11.2,
    "protein_g": 1.5,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 9,
     "vitamin_c": 9,
     "potassium": 6,
     "vitamin_a": 3,
     "vitamin_k": 3,
     "folate": 2,
     "calcium": 1,
     "iron": 2,
     "magnesium": 3,
     "manganese": 3,
     "vitamin_b6": 2,
     "vitamin_e": 7
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "oranges",
   "name": "Oranges",
   "kind": "fruit",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/oranges/",
   "in_season": [
    1,
    2,
    3,
    4,
    11,
    12
   ],
   "best": [
    1,
    2,
    3,
    12
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Oranges are in season November through April in the United States, and at their best in December, January, February and March.",
   "how_to_pick": "Heavy and firm with fine-textured skin. Green tinges do not mean unripe.",
   "how_to_store": "A week on the counter, or 3 to 4 weeks in the fridge.",
   "ripening": "Citrus does not ripen after picking. Buy it ready.",
   "out_of_season": "Valencia oranges and imports fill the summer. They are better for juice than for eating.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 169097,
    "serving": "1 orange",
    "grams": 131,
    "calories": 62,
    "fiber_g": 3.1,
    "sugars_g": 12.2,
    "protein_g": 1.2,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 11,
     "vitamin_c": 77,
     "potassium": 5,
     "vitamin_a": 2,
     "vitamin_k": 0,
     "folate": 10,
     "calcium": 4,
     "iron": 1,
     "magnesium": 3,
     "manganese": 1,
     "vitamin_b6": 5,
     "vitamin_e": 2
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "peaches",
   "name": "Peaches",
   "kind": "fruit",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/peaches/",
   "in_season": [
    6,
    7,
    8,
    9
   ],
   "best": [
    7,
    8
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Peaches are in season June through September in the United States, and at their best in July and August.",
   "how_to_pick": "Smells like a peach, with a golden background color and a little give at the shoulder.",
   "how_to_store": "Ripen on the counter stem side down, then refrigerate for 3 to 5 days.",
   "ripening": "Firm ones ripen in 2 to 4 days on the counter.",
   "out_of_season": "Frozen peach slices work well for baking and smoothies. Canned peaches in juice are fine too.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 169928,
    "serving": "1 medium peach",
    "grams": 150,
    "calories": 59,
    "fiber_g": 2.3,
    "sugars_g": 12.6,
    "protein_g": 1.4,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 8,
     "vitamin_c": 11,
     "potassium": 6,
     "vitamin_a": 3,
     "vitamin_k": 3,
     "folate": 2,
     "calcium": 1,
     "iron": 2,
     "magnesium": 3,
     "manganese": 4,
     "vitamin_b6": 2,
     "vitamin_e": 7
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "pears",
   "name": "Pears",
   "kind": "fruit",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/pears/",
   "in_season": [
    8,
    9,
    10,
    11,
    12
   ],
   "best": [
    9,
    10
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Pears are in season August through December in the United States, and at their best in September and October.",
   "how_to_pick": "Press gently next to the stem. If the neck gives, it is ready, even if the body is still firm.",
   "how_to_store": "Ripen on the counter, then refrigerate for up to 5 days.",
   "ripening": "Usually sold firm. They ripen in 3 to 6 days on the counter.",
   "out_of_season": "Pears store well, and imports fill the gap in late spring and summer.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 169118,
    "serving": "1 medium pear",
    "grams": 178,
    "calories": 101,
    "fiber_g": 5.5,
    "sugars_g": 17.4,
    "protein_g": 0.6,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 20,
     "vitamin_c": 9,
     "potassium": 4,
     "vitamin_a": 0,
     "vitamin_k": 7,
     "folate": 3,
     "calcium": 1,
     "iron": 2,
     "magnesium": 3,
     "manganese": 4,
     "vitamin_b6": 3,
     "vitamin_e": 1
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "persimmons",
   "name": "Persimmons",
   "kind": "fruit",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/persimmons/",
   "in_season": [
    10,
    11,
    12
   ],
   "best": [
    11
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Persimmons are in season October through December in the United States, and at their best in November.",
   "how_to_pick": "Squat Fuyu types can be eaten firm. Pointed Hachiya types must be jelly-soft or they taste chalky.",
   "how_to_store": "Ripen on the counter. Ripe fruit keeps 2 to 3 days in the fridge.",
   "ripening": "Hachiya types can take a week or more on the counter to turn soft. Fuyu types are ready when bought.",
   "out_of_season": "Hard to find out of season. Dried persimmon is sold in some Asian markets.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 169941,
    "serving": "1 persimmon",
    "grams": 168,
    "calories": 118,
    "fiber_g": 6,
    "sugars_g": 21.1,
    "protein_g": 1,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 22,
     "vitamin_c": 14,
     "potassium": 6,
     "vitamin_a": 15,
     "vitamin_k": 4,
     "folate": 3,
     "calcium": 1,
     "iron": 1,
     "magnesium": 4,
     "manganese": 26,
     "vitamin_b6": 10,
     "vitamin_e": 8
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "pineapples",
   "name": "Pineapples",
   "kind": "fruit",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/pineapples/",
   "in_season": [
    3,
    4,
    5,
    6,
    7
   ],
   "best": [
    4,
    5
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Pineapples are in season March through July in the United States, and at their best in April and May.",
   "how_to_pick": "Smells sweet at the base and feels heavy. A leaf from the center should pull out with a light tug.",
   "how_to_store": "Eat within 2 days on the counter, or up to 5 days in the fridge.",
   "ripening": "Does not get sweeter after picking. Buy one that already smells sweet.",
   "out_of_season": "Pineapples are imported all year, so quality barely changes. Canned in juice is fine for cooking.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 169124,
    "serving": "1 cup of chunks",
    "grams": 165,
    "calories": 83,
    "fiber_g": 2.3,
    "sugars_g": 16.3,
    "protein_g": 0.9,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 8,
     "vitamin_c": 88,
     "potassium": 4,
     "vitamin_a": 1,
     "vitamin_k": 1,
     "folate": 7,
     "calcium": 2,
     "iron": 3,
     "magnesium": 5,
     "manganese": 67,
     "vitamin_b6": 11,
     "vitamin_e": 0
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "plums",
   "name": "Plums",
   "kind": "fruit",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/plums/",
   "in_season": [
    6,
    7,
    8,
    9
   ],
   "best": [
    7,
    8
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Plums are in season June through September in the United States, and at their best in July and August.",
   "how_to_pick": "Slightly soft at the tip with a dusty bloom on the skin.",
   "how_to_store": "Ripen on the counter, then refrigerate for 3 to 5 days.",
   "ripening": "Firm ones ripen in 2 to 4 days on the counter.",
   "out_of_season": "Prunes are dried plums. Winter fresh plums are imported and less sweet.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 169949,
    "serving": "2 plums",
    "grams": 132,
    "calories": 61,
    "fiber_g": 1.8,
    "sugars_g": 13.1,
    "protein_g": 0.9,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 7,
     "vitamin_c": 14,
     "potassium": 4,
     "vitamin_a": 2,
     "vitamin_k": 7,
     "folate": 2,
     "calcium": 1,
     "iron": 1,
     "magnesium": 2,
     "manganese": 3,
     "vitamin_b6": 2,
     "vitamin_e": 2
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "pomegranates",
   "name": "Pomegranates",
   "kind": "fruit",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/pomegranates/",
   "in_season": [
    9,
    10,
    11,
    12
   ],
   "best": [
    10,
    11
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Pomegranates are in season September through December in the United States, and at their best in October and November.",
   "how_to_pick": "Heavy, with taut leathery skin and slightly flattened sides.",
   "how_to_store": "Whole in the fridge for up to 2 months. Seeds keep 5 days.",
   "ripening": "Does not ripen after picking. Buy it ready.",
   "out_of_season": "Tubs of seeds and bottled juice are sold all year. Frozen seeds are a good substitute.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 169134,
    "serving": "half a cup of seeds",
    "grams": 87,
    "calories": 72,
    "fiber_g": 3.5,
    "sugars_g": 11.9,
    "protein_g": 1.5,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 12,
     "vitamin_c": 10,
     "potassium": 4,
     "vitamin_a": 0,
     "vitamin_k": 12,
     "folate": 8,
     "calcium": 1,
     "iron": 1,
     "magnesium": 2,
     "manganese": 5,
     "vitamin_b6": 4,
     "vitamin_e": 3
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "raspberries",
   "name": "Raspberries",
   "kind": "fruit",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/raspberries/",
   "in_season": [
    6,
    7,
    8,
    9,
    10
   ],
   "best": [
    7
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Raspberries are in season June through October in the United States, and at their best in July.",
   "how_to_pick": "Dry, plump and evenly colored, with no hulls attached and no staining in the box.",
   "how_to_store": "Unwashed in the fridge in one layer. Eat within 1 to 2 days.",
   "ripening": "Does not ripen after picking, so buy it ready to eat.",
   "out_of_season": "Frozen raspberries are a good buy for sauces, baking and smoothies.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 167755,
    "serving": "1 cup",
    "grams": 123,
    "calories": 64,
    "fiber_g": 8,
    "sugars_g": 5.4,
    "protein_g": 1.5,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 29,
     "vitamin_c": 36,
     "potassium": 4,
     "vitamin_a": 0,
     "vitamin_k": 8,
     "folate": 6,
     "calcium": 2,
     "iron": 5,
     "magnesium": 6,
     "manganese": 36,
     "vitamin_b6": 4,
     "vitamin_e": 7
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "strawberries",
   "name": "Strawberries",
   "kind": "fruit",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/strawberries/",
   "in_season": [
    4,
    5,
    6
   ],
   "best": [
    5,
    6
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Strawberries are in season April through June in the United States, and at their best in May and June.",
   "how_to_pick": "Red right up to the green cap, and fragrant. Size tells you nothing about flavor.",
   "how_to_store": "Unwashed in the fridge with the caps on. Eat within 3 days.",
   "ripening": "Does not ripen after picking, so buy it ready to eat.",
   "out_of_season": "Frozen strawberries are picked ripe and beat pale winter berries for cooking and smoothies.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 167762,
    "serving": "1 cup of whole berries",
    "grams": 144,
    "calories": 46,
    "fiber_g": 2.9,
    "sugars_g": 7,
    "protein_g": 1,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 10,
     "vitamin_c": 94,
     "potassium": 5,
     "vitamin_a": 0,
     "vitamin_k": 3,
     "folate": 9,
     "calcium": 2,
     "iron": 3,
     "magnesium": 4,
     "manganese": 24,
     "vitamin_b6": 4,
     "vitamin_e": 3
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "watermelons",
   "name": "Watermelons",
   "kind": "fruit",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/watermelons/",
   "in_season": [
    6,
    7,
    8,
    9
   ],
   "best": [
    7,
    8
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Watermelons are in season June through September in the United States, and at their best in July and August.",
   "how_to_pick": "Heavy, with a creamy yellow patch where it sat on the ground and a hollow sound when tapped.",
   "how_to_store": "Whole on the counter for a week. Cut pieces keep 3 to 4 days in the fridge.",
   "ripening": "Does not ripen after picking, so choose carefully.",
   "out_of_season": "Winter watermelons are imported and less sweet. This is one to wait for.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 167765,
    "serving": "1 cup, diced",
    "grams": 152,
    "calories": 46,
    "fiber_g": 0.6,
    "sugars_g": 9.4,
    "protein_g": 0.9,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 2,
     "vitamin_c": 14,
     "potassium": 4,
     "vitamin_a": 5,
     "vitamin_k": 0,
     "folate": 1,
     "calcium": 1,
     "iron": 2,
     "magnesium": 4,
     "manganese": 3,
     "vitamin_b6": 4,
     "vitamin_e": 1
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "artichokes",
   "name": "Artichokes",
   "kind": "vegetable",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/artichokes/",
   "in_season": [
    3,
    4,
    5
   ],
   "best": [
    4
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Artichokes are in season March through May in the United States, and at their best in April.",
   "how_to_pick": "Tight, heavy and squeaky when squeezed. Spreading leaves mean it is old.",
   "how_to_store": "In a bag in the fridge for up to a week.",
   "ripening": null,
   "out_of_season": "Jarred or frozen artichoke hearts are a good shortcut any time of year.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 169205,
    "serving": "1 medium artichoke",
    "grams": 128,
    "calories": 60,
    "fiber_g": 6.9,
    "sugars_g": 1.3,
    "protein_g": 4.2,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 25,
     "vitamin_c": 17,
     "potassium": 10,
     "vitamin_a": 0,
     "vitamin_k": 16,
     "folate": 22,
     "calcium": 4,
     "iron": 9,
     "magnesium": 18,
     "manganese": 14,
     "vitamin_b6": 9,
     "vitamin_e": 2
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "arugula",
   "name": "Arugula",
   "kind": "vegetable",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/arugula/",
   "in_season": [
    4,
    5,
    6,
    9,
    10
   ],
   "best": [
    5
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Arugula is in season April through June and September through October in the United States, and at its best in May.",
   "how_to_pick": "Bright green, perky leaves with no yellowing or slime. Smaller leaves are milder.",
   "how_to_store": "Wrapped in a paper towel inside a bag in the fridge. Use within 3 to 4 days.",
   "ripening": null,
   "out_of_season": "Greenhouse-grown arugula is sold all year and is fine.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 169387,
    "serving": "2 cups",
    "grams": 40,
    "calories": 10,
    "fiber_g": 0.6,
    "sugars_g": 0.8,
    "protein_g": 1,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 2,
     "vitamin_c": 7,
     "potassium": 3,
     "vitamin_a": 5,
     "vitamin_k": 36,
     "folate": 10,
     "calcium": 5,
     "iron": 3,
     "magnesium": 4,
     "manganese": 6,
     "vitamin_b6": 2,
     "vitamin_e": 1
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "asparagus",
   "name": "Asparagus",
   "kind": "vegetable",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/asparagus/",
   "in_season": [
    3,
    4,
    5,
    6
   ],
   "best": [
    4,
    5
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Asparagus is in season March through June in the United States, and at its best in April and May.",
   "how_to_pick": "Tight, closed tips and firm stalks that snap. The cut ends should look moist, not woody.",
   "how_to_store": "Upright in a jar with an inch of water in the fridge. Use within 4 days.",
   "ripening": null,
   "out_of_season": "Out of season it is imported from Peru and Mexico, which is fine but costs more. Frozen works in soups and pastas.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 168389,
    "serving": "1 cup",
    "grams": 134,
    "calories": 27,
    "fiber_g": 2.8,
    "sugars_g": 2.5,
    "protein_g": 2.9,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 10,
     "vitamin_c": 8,
     "potassium": 6,
     "vitamin_a": 6,
     "vitamin_k": 46,
     "folate": 17,
     "calcium": 2,
     "iron": 16,
     "magnesium": 4,
     "manganese": 9,
     "vitamin_b6": 7,
     "vitamin_e": 10
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "beets",
   "name": "Beets",
   "kind": "vegetable",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/beets/",
   "in_season": [
    6,
    7,
    8,
    9,
    10,
    11
   ],
   "best": [
    7,
    8,
    9,
    10
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Beets are in season June through November in the United States, and at their best in July, August, September and October.",
   "how_to_pick": "Firm and smooth, about the size of a tennis ball or smaller. Fresh greens are a good sign.",
   "how_to_store": "Cut off the greens and refrigerate the roots for 2 to 3 weeks.",
   "ripening": null,
   "out_of_season": "Beets store well, and vacuum-packed cooked beets are a good shortcut all year.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 169145,
    "serving": "1 cup",
    "grams": 136,
    "calories": 58,
    "fiber_g": 3.8,
    "sugars_g": 9.2,
    "protein_g": 2.2,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 14,
     "vitamin_c": 7,
     "potassium": 9,
     "vitamin_a": 0,
     "vitamin_k": 0,
     "folate": 37,
     "calcium": 2,
     "iron": 6,
     "magnesium": 7,
     "manganese": 19,
     "vitamin_b6": 5,
     "vitamin_e": 0
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "bell-peppers",
   "name": "Bell peppers",
   "kind": "vegetable",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/bell-peppers/",
   "in_season": [
    7,
    8,
    9,
    10
   ],
   "best": [
    8,
    9
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Bell peppers are in season July through October in the United States, and at their best in August and September.",
   "how_to_pick": "Glossy, firm and heavy, with a green stem. Red, yellow and orange are sweeter than green.",
   "how_to_store": "In the fridge crisper for 1 to 2 weeks.",
   "ripening": null,
   "out_of_season": "Greenhouse and imported peppers are sold all year. Jarred roasted peppers are good for cooking.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 170108,
    "serving": "1 medium red pepper",
    "grams": 119,
    "calories": 31,
    "fiber_g": 2.5,
    "sugars_g": 5,
    "protein_g": 1.2,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 9,
     "vitamin_c": 169,
     "potassium": 5,
     "vitamin_a": 21,
     "vitamin_k": 5,
     "folate": 14,
     "calcium": 1,
     "iron": 3,
     "magnesium": 3,
     "manganese": 6,
     "vitamin_b6": 20,
     "vitamin_e": 13
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "broccoli",
   "name": "Broccoli",
   "kind": "vegetable",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/broccoli/",
   "in_season": [
    5,
    6,
    7,
    8,
    9,
    10,
    11
   ],
   "best": [
    10
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Broccoli is in season May through November in the United States, and at its best in October.",
   "how_to_pick": "Tight, dark green or purplish florets and a firm stalk. Yellowing means it is past its best.",
   "how_to_store": "Loosely bagged in the fridge. Use within 5 days.",
   "ripening": null,
   "out_of_season": "Sold all year from California. Frozen florets are fine for cooking.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 170379,
    "serving": "1 cup, chopped",
    "grams": 91,
    "calories": 31,
    "fiber_g": 2.4,
    "sugars_g": 1.5,
    "protein_g": 2.6,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 8,
     "vitamin_c": 90,
     "potassium": 6,
     "vitamin_a": 3,
     "vitamin_k": 77,
     "folate": 14,
     "calcium": 3,
     "iron": 4,
     "magnesium": 5,
     "manganese": 8,
     "vitamin_b6": 9,
     "vitamin_e": 5
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "brussels-sprouts",
   "name": "Brussels sprouts",
   "kind": "vegetable",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/brussels-sprouts/",
   "in_season": [
    9,
    10,
    11,
    12
   ],
   "best": [
    10,
    11
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Brussels sprouts are in season September through December in the United States, and at their best in October and November.",
   "how_to_pick": "Small, tight and bright green. Still on the stalk is freshest.",
   "how_to_store": "In a bag in the fridge for up to a week.",
   "ripening": null,
   "out_of_season": "Frozen sprouts roast well straight from the freezer.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 170383,
    "serving": "1 cup",
    "grams": 88,
    "calories": 38,
    "fiber_g": 3.3,
    "sugars_g": 1.9,
    "protein_g": 3,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 12,
     "vitamin_c": 83,
     "potassium": 7,
     "vitamin_a": 4,
     "vitamin_k": 130,
     "folate": 13,
     "calcium": 3,
     "iron": 7,
     "magnesium": 5,
     "manganese": 13,
     "vitamin_b6": 11,
     "vitamin_e": 5
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "butternut-squash",
   "name": "Butternut squash",
   "kind": "vegetable",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/butternut-squash/",
   "in_season": [
    9,
    10,
    11,
    12
   ],
   "best": [
    10,
    11
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Butternut squash is in season September through December in the United States, and at its best in October and November.",
   "how_to_pick": "Matte, even tan skin with no green streaks, and heavy for its size.",
   "how_to_store": "Whole in a cool, dark place for 1 to 3 months.",
   "ripening": null,
   "out_of_season": "Stored squash lasts into spring. Frozen cubes are a good shortcut.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 169295,
    "serving": "1 cup of cubes",
    "grams": 140,
    "calories": 63,
    "fiber_g": 2.8,
    "sugars_g": 3.1,
    "protein_g": 1.4,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 10,
     "vitamin_c": 33,
     "potassium": 10,
     "vitamin_a": 83,
     "vitamin_k": 1,
     "folate": 9,
     "calcium": 5,
     "iron": 5,
     "magnesium": 11,
     "manganese": 12,
     "vitamin_b6": 13,
     "vitamin_e": 13
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "cabbage",
   "name": "Cabbage",
   "kind": "vegetable",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/cabbage/",
   "in_season": [
    6,
    7,
    8,
    9,
    10,
    11,
    12
   ],
   "best": [
    10,
    11
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Cabbage is in season June through December in the United States, and at its best in October and November.",
   "how_to_pick": "Tight and heavy, with crisp outer leaves.",
   "how_to_store": "Whole in the fridge for 3 to 4 weeks. Wrap cut pieces tightly.",
   "ripening": null,
   "out_of_season": "Cabbage stores for months, so it is good and cheap all year.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 169975,
    "serving": "1 cup, chopped",
    "grams": 89,
    "calories": 22,
    "fiber_g": 2.2,
    "sugars_g": 2.8,
    "protein_g": 1.1,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 8,
     "vitamin_c": 36,
     "potassium": 3,
     "vitamin_a": 0,
     "vitamin_k": 56,
     "folate": 10,
     "calcium": 3,
     "iron": 2,
     "magnesium": 3,
     "manganese": 6,
     "vitamin_b6": 6,
     "vitamin_e": 1
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "carrots",
   "name": "Carrots",
   "kind": "vegetable",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/carrots/",
   "in_season": [
    6,
    7,
    8,
    9,
    10,
    11
   ],
   "best": [
    9,
    10
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Carrots are in season June through November in the United States, and at their best in September and October.",
   "how_to_pick": "Firm and bright, with no cracks. If the tops are on, they should be fresh and green.",
   "how_to_store": "Remove the tops and refrigerate in a bag for 3 to 4 weeks.",
   "ripening": null,
   "out_of_season": "Carrots store well and are grown all year in California, so they are always a safe buy.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 170393,
    "serving": "1 medium carrot",
    "grams": 61,
    "calories": 25,
    "fiber_g": 1.7,
    "sugars_g": 2.9,
    "protein_g": 0.6,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 6,
     "vitamin_c": 4,
     "potassium": 4,
     "vitamin_a": 57,
     "vitamin_k": 7,
     "folate": 3,
     "calcium": 2,
     "iron": 1,
     "magnesium": 2,
     "manganese": 4,
     "vitamin_b6": 5,
     "vitamin_e": 3
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "cauliflower",
   "name": "Cauliflower",
   "kind": "vegetable",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/cauliflower/",
   "in_season": [
    9,
    10,
    11
   ],
   "best": [
    10
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Cauliflower is in season September through November in the United States, and at its best in October.",
   "how_to_pick": "Creamy white, tight curds with no brown spots, and fresh green leaves.",
   "how_to_store": "In a loose bag in the fridge, stem side down. Use within a week.",
   "ripening": null,
   "out_of_season": "Sold all year from California. Frozen florets and riced cauliflower are fine for cooking.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 169986,
    "serving": "1 cup, chopped",
    "grams": 107,
    "calories": 27,
    "fiber_g": 2.1,
    "sugars_g": 2,
    "protein_g": 2.1,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 8,
     "vitamin_c": 57,
     "potassium": 7,
     "vitamin_a": 0,
     "vitamin_k": 14,
     "folate": 15,
     "calcium": 2,
     "iron": 2,
     "magnesium": 4,
     "manganese": 7,
     "vitamin_b6": 12,
     "vitamin_e": 1
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "celery",
   "name": "Celery",
   "kind": "vegetable",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/celery/",
   "in_season": [
    7,
    8,
    9,
    10,
    11
   ],
   "best": [
    9,
    10
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Celery is in season July through November in the United States, and at its best in September and October.",
   "how_to_pick": "Tight bunches with crisp ribs that snap and fresh, pale leaves.",
   "how_to_store": "Wrapped in foil in the fridge it stays crisp for 2 to 3 weeks.",
   "ripening": null,
   "out_of_season": "Grown all year in California, so quality stays steady.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 169988,
    "serving": "2 medium stalks",
    "grams": 80,
    "calories": 11,
    "fiber_g": 1.3,
    "sugars_g": 1.1,
    "protein_g": 0.6,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 5,
     "vitamin_c": 3,
     "potassium": 4,
     "vitamin_a": 2,
     "vitamin_k": 20,
     "folate": 7,
     "calcium": 2,
     "iron": 1,
     "magnesium": 2,
     "manganese": 4,
     "vitamin_b6": 3,
     "vitamin_e": 1
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "corn",
   "name": "Corn",
   "kind": "vegetable",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/corn/",
   "in_season": [
    7,
    8,
    9
   ],
   "best": [
    8
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Corn is in season July through September in the United States, and at its best in August.",
   "how_to_pick": "Bright green, snug husks with moist, golden-brown silk. Feel for plump kernels to the tip.",
   "how_to_store": "In the husk in the fridge. Eat within 2 days, as the sugars fade fast.",
   "ripening": null,
   "out_of_season": "Frozen corn is frozen at its sweetest and beats out-of-season fresh corn.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 169998,
    "serving": "1 medium ear",
    "grams": 102,
    "calories": 88,
    "fiber_g": 2,
    "sugars_g": 6.4,
    "protein_g": 3.3,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 7,
     "vitamin_c": 8,
     "potassium": 6,
     "vitamin_a": 1,
     "vitamin_k": 0,
     "folate": 11,
     "calcium": 0,
     "iron": 3,
     "magnesium": 9,
     "manganese": 7,
     "vitamin_b6": 6,
     "vitamin_e": 0
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "cucumbers",
   "name": "Cucumbers",
   "kind": "vegetable",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/cucumbers/",
   "in_season": [
    6,
    7,
    8,
    9
   ],
   "best": [
    7,
    8
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Cucumbers are in season June through September in the United States, and at their best in July and August.",
   "how_to_pick": "Firm from end to end and dark green. Smaller ones have fewer seeds.",
   "how_to_store": "In the fridge door or crisper for up to a week. Keep them away from the coldest spot.",
   "ripening": null,
   "out_of_season": "Greenhouse cucumbers are sold all year and are reliable.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 168409,
    "serving": "1 cup of slices",
    "grams": 104,
    "calories": 16,
    "fiber_g": 0.5,
    "sugars_g": 1.7,
    "protein_g": 0.7,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 2,
     "vitamin_c": 3,
     "potassium": 3,
     "vitamin_a": 1,
     "vitamin_k": 14,
     "folate": 2,
     "calcium": 1,
     "iron": 2,
     "magnesium": 3,
     "manganese": 4,
     "vitamin_b6": 2,
     "vitamin_e": 0
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "eggplant",
   "name": "Eggplant",
   "kind": "vegetable",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/eggplant/",
   "in_season": [
    7,
    8,
    9,
    10
   ],
   "best": [
    8,
    9
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Eggplant is in season July through October in the United States, and at its best in August and September.",
   "how_to_pick": "Glossy, taut skin and a green cap. It should feel light for its size and spring back when pressed.",
   "how_to_store": "On the counter for a day or two, or in the fridge crisper for up to 5 days.",
   "ripening": null,
   "out_of_season": "Imported and greenhouse eggplant is sold all year but can be seedy and bitter.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 169228,
    "serving": "1 cup of cubes",
    "grams": 82,
    "calories": 21,
    "fiber_g": 2.5,
    "sugars_g": 2.9,
    "protein_g": 0.8,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 9,
     "vitamin_c": 2,
     "potassium": 4,
     "vitamin_a": 0,
     "vitamin_k": 2,
     "folate": 5,
     "calcium": 1,
     "iron": 1,
     "magnesium": 3,
     "manganese": 8,
     "vitamin_b6": 4,
     "vitamin_e": 2
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "garlic",
   "name": "Garlic",
   "kind": "vegetable",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/garlic/",
   "in_season": [
    7,
    8,
    9,
    10
   ],
   "best": [
    7,
    8
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Garlic is in season July through October in the United States, and at its best in July and August.",
   "how_to_pick": "Firm, tight heads with dry papery skin and no green shoots.",
   "how_to_store": "In a cool, dark, airy place for 1 to 2 months. Not in the fridge.",
   "ripening": null,
   "out_of_season": "Cured garlic keeps for months, so good garlic is sold all year.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 169230,
    "serving": "1 clove",
    "grams": 3,
    "calories": 4,
    "fiber_g": 0.1,
    "sugars_g": 0,
    "protein_g": 0.2,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 0,
     "vitamin_c": 1,
     "potassium": 0,
     "vitamin_a": 0,
     "vitamin_k": 0,
     "folate": 0,
     "calcium": 0,
     "iron": 0,
     "magnesium": 0,
     "manganese": 2,
     "vitamin_b6": 2,
     "vitamin_e": 0
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "green-beans",
   "name": "Green beans",
   "kind": "vegetable",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/green-beans/",
   "in_season": [
    6,
    7,
    8,
    9,
    10
   ],
   "best": [
    7,
    8
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Green beans are in season June through October in the United States, and at their best in July and August.",
   "how_to_pick": "Smooth and firm, snapping cleanly when bent. Bulging seeds mean they are tough.",
   "how_to_store": "In a bag in the fridge for up to a week.",
   "ripening": null,
   "out_of_season": "Frozen green beans are a good stand-in for cooked dishes.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 169961,
    "serving": "1 cup",
    "grams": 100,
    "calories": 31,
    "fiber_g": 2.7,
    "sugars_g": 3.3,
    "protein_g": 1.8,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 10,
     "vitamin_c": 14,
     "potassium": 4,
     "vitamin_a": 4,
     "vitamin_k": 36,
     "folate": 8,
     "calcium": 3,
     "iron": 6,
     "magnesium": 6,
     "manganese": 9,
     "vitamin_b6": 8,
     "vitamin_e": 3
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "kale",
   "name": "Kale",
   "kind": "vegetable",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/kale/",
   "in_season": [
    1,
    4,
    5,
    6,
    9,
    10,
    11,
    12
   ],
   "best": [
    10,
    11
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Kale is in season April through June and September through January in the United States, and at its best in October and November.",
   "how_to_pick": "Deep-colored, crisp leaves with no yellowing. Smaller leaves are more tender.",
   "how_to_store": "Wrapped in a damp towel in a bag in the fridge for 5 to 7 days.",
   "ripening": null,
   "out_of_season": "Sold all year. Summer kale can be tougher and more bitter, so cook it.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 168421,
    "serving": "2 cups",
    "grams": 42,
    "calories": 15,
    "fiber_g": 1.7,
    "sugars_g": 0.4,
    "protein_g": 1.2,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 6,
     "vitamin_c": 44,
     "potassium": 3,
     "vitamin_a": 11,
     "vitamin_k": 136,
     "folate": 7,
     "calcium": 8,
     "iron": 4,
     "magnesium": 3,
     "manganese": 17,
     "vitamin_b6": 4,
     "vitamin_e": 2
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "leeks",
   "name": "Leeks",
   "kind": "vegetable",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/leeks/",
   "in_season": [
    1,
    2,
    3,
    9,
    10,
    11,
    12
   ],
   "best": [
    10,
    11,
    12
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Leeks are in season September through March in the United States, and at their best in October, November and December.",
   "how_to_pick": "Firm, with long white shafts and fresh green tops. Under 1.5 inches thick is most tender.",
   "how_to_store": "Unwashed and loosely wrapped in the fridge for 1 to 2 weeks.",
   "ripening": null,
   "out_of_season": "Sold most of the year. Summer leeks are thinner and milder.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 169246,
    "serving": "1 leek",
    "grams": 89,
    "calories": 54,
    "fiber_g": 1.6,
    "sugars_g": 3.5,
    "protein_g": 1.3,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 6,
     "vitamin_c": 12,
     "potassium": 3,
     "vitamin_a": 8,
     "vitamin_k": 35,
     "folate": 14,
     "calcium": 4,
     "iron": 10,
     "magnesium": 6,
     "manganese": 19,
     "vitamin_b6": 12,
     "vitamin_e": 5
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "lettuce",
   "name": "Lettuce",
   "kind": "vegetable",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/lettuce/",
   "in_season": [
    4,
    5,
    6,
    9,
    10
   ],
   "best": [
    5,
    6
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Lettuce is in season April through June and September through October in the United States, and at its best in May and June.",
   "how_to_pick": "Crisp leaves with no browning at the edges or the cut stem.",
   "how_to_store": "Washed, dried and wrapped in a towel in a bag. It keeps 5 to 7 days.",
   "ripening": null,
   "out_of_season": "Grown all year in California and Arizona, so it is always available.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 169247,
    "serving": "2 cups of shredded romaine",
    "grams": 94,
    "calories": 16,
    "fiber_g": 2,
    "sugars_g": 1.1,
    "protein_g": 1.2,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 7,
     "vitamin_c": 4,
     "potassium": 5,
     "vitamin_a": 46,
     "vitamin_k": 80,
     "folate": 32,
     "calcium": 2,
     "iron": 5,
     "magnesium": 3,
     "manganese": 6,
     "vitamin_b6": 4,
     "vitamin_e": 1
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "onions",
   "name": "Onions",
   "kind": "vegetable",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/onions/",
   "in_season": [
    7,
    8,
    9,
    10
   ],
   "best": [
    8,
    9
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Onions are in season July through October in the United States, and at their best in August and September.",
   "how_to_pick": "Hard and heavy with dry, papery skin and no soft spots or sprouts.",
   "how_to_store": "In a cool, dark, airy place for 1 to 2 months. Keep them apart from potatoes.",
   "ripening": null,
   "out_of_season": "Onions store for months, so they are good all year.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 170000,
    "serving": "1 medium onion",
    "grams": 110,
    "calories": 44,
    "fiber_g": 1.9,
    "sugars_g": 4.7,
    "protein_g": 1.2,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 7,
     "vitamin_c": 9,
     "potassium": 3,
     "vitamin_a": 0,
     "vitamin_k": 0,
     "folate": 5,
     "calcium": 2,
     "iron": 1,
     "magnesium": 3,
     "manganese": 6,
     "vitamin_b6": 8,
     "vitamin_e": 0
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "parsnips",
   "name": "Parsnips",
   "kind": "vegetable",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/parsnips/",
   "in_season": [
    1,
    2,
    3,
    10,
    11,
    12
   ],
   "best": [
    1,
    11,
    12
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Parsnips are in season October through March in the United States, and at their best in November, December and January.",
   "how_to_pick": "Firm and small to medium. Large ones can have a woody core.",
   "how_to_store": "In a bag in the fridge for 2 to 3 weeks.",
   "ripening": null,
   "out_of_season": "Stored parsnips are sold into spring. After that, carrots are the closest swap.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 170417,
    "serving": "1 cup of slices",
    "grams": 133,
    "calories": 100,
    "fiber_g": 6.5,
    "sugars_g": 6.4,
    "protein_g": 1.6,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 23,
     "vitamin_c": 25,
     "potassium": 11,
     "vitamin_a": 0,
     "vitamin_k": 25,
     "folate": 22,
     "calcium": 4,
     "iron": 4,
     "magnesium": 9,
     "manganese": 32,
     "vitamin_b6": 7,
     "vitamin_e": 13
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "peas",
   "name": "Peas",
   "kind": "vegetable",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/peas/",
   "in_season": [
    4,
    5,
    6
   ],
   "best": [
    5,
    6
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Peas are in season April through June in the United States, and at their best in May and June.",
   "how_to_pick": "Bright green, plump pods that squeak when rubbed together.",
   "how_to_store": "In the fridge in their pods. Eat within 2 to 3 days, before the sugars turn starchy.",
   "ripening": null,
   "out_of_season": "Frozen peas are frozen within hours of picking and are often sweeter than fresh ones in stores.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 170419,
    "serving": "1 cup",
    "grams": 145,
    "calories": 117,
    "fiber_g": 8.3,
    "sugars_g": 8.2,
    "protein_g": 7.9,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 30,
     "vitamin_c": 64,
     "potassium": 8,
     "vitamin_a": 6,
     "vitamin_k": 30,
     "folate": 24,
     "calcium": 3,
     "iron": 12,
     "magnesium": 11,
     "manganese": 26,
     "vitamin_b6": 14,
     "vitamin_e": 1
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "potatoes",
   "name": "Potatoes",
   "kind": "vegetable",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/potatoes/",
   "in_season": [
    7,
    8,
    9,
    10,
    11
   ],
   "best": [
    9,
    10
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Potatoes are in season July through November in the United States, and at their best in September and October.",
   "how_to_pick": "Firm and smooth with no green patches, sprouts or soft spots.",
   "how_to_store": "In a cool, dark place in a paper bag for several weeks. Not in the fridge.",
   "ripening": null,
   "out_of_season": "Potatoes store for months, so they are good all year.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 170026,
    "serving": "1 medium potato with skin",
    "grams": 213,
    "calories": 164,
    "fiber_g": 4.5,
    "sugars_g": 1.7,
    "protein_g": 4.4,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 16,
     "vitamin_c": 47,
     "potassium": 19,
     "vitamin_a": 0,
     "vitamin_k": 4,
     "folate": 8,
     "calcium": 2,
     "iron": 10,
     "magnesium": 12,
     "manganese": 14,
     "vitamin_b6": 37,
     "vitamin_e": 0
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "pumpkins",
   "name": "Pumpkins",
   "kind": "vegetable",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/pumpkins/",
   "in_season": [
    9,
    10,
    11
   ],
   "best": [
    10
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Pumpkins are in season September through November in the United States, and at their best in October.",
   "how_to_pick": "For cooking, choose small sugar or pie pumpkins that feel heavy, with the stem attached.",
   "how_to_store": "Whole in a cool, dry place for 2 to 3 months.",
   "ripening": null,
   "out_of_season": "Canned pumpkin puree is the standard for baking all year.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 168448,
    "serving": "1 cup of cubes",
    "grams": 116,
    "calories": 30,
    "fiber_g": 0.6,
    "sugars_g": 3.2,
    "protein_g": 1.2,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 2,
     "vitamin_c": 12,
     "potassium": 8,
     "vitamin_a": 55,
     "vitamin_k": 1,
     "folate": 5,
     "calcium": 2,
     "iron": 5,
     "magnesium": 3,
     "manganese": 6,
     "vitamin_b6": 4,
     "vitamin_e": 8
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "radishes",
   "name": "Radishes",
   "kind": "vegetable",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/radishes/",
   "in_season": [
    4,
    5,
    6,
    9,
    10
   ],
   "best": [
    5
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Radishes are in season April through June and September through October in the United States, and at their best in May.",
   "how_to_pick": "Firm and bright with crisp, green tops. Large ones can be pithy.",
   "how_to_store": "Remove the tops and refrigerate in a bag for 1 to 2 weeks.",
   "ripening": null,
   "out_of_season": "Sold all year. Summer radishes can be hotter and pithy.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 169276,
    "serving": "half a cup of slices",
    "grams": 58,
    "calories": 9,
    "fiber_g": 0.9,
    "sugars_g": 1.1,
    "protein_g": 0.4,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 3,
     "vitamin_c": 10,
     "potassium": 3,
     "vitamin_a": 0,
     "vitamin_k": 1,
     "folate": 4,
     "calcium": 1,
     "iron": 1,
     "magnesium": 1,
     "manganese": 2,
     "vitamin_b6": 2,
     "vitamin_e": 0
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "rhubarb",
   "name": "Rhubarb",
   "kind": "vegetable",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/rhubarb/",
   "in_season": [
    4,
    5,
    6
   ],
   "best": [
    5
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Rhubarb is in season April through June in the United States, and at its best in May.",
   "how_to_pick": "Firm, crisp stalks. Redder ones look prettier but color does not change the flavor. Never eat the leaves.",
   "how_to_store": "Wrapped in the fridge for up to a week. It freezes well when chopped.",
   "ripening": null,
   "out_of_season": "Frozen chopped rhubarb works well in pies and compotes.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 167758,
    "serving": "1 cup, diced",
    "grams": 122,
    "calories": 26,
    "fiber_g": 2.2,
    "sugars_g": 1.3,
    "protein_g": 1.1,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 8,
     "vitamin_c": 11,
     "potassium": 7,
     "vitamin_a": 1,
     "vitamin_k": 30,
     "folate": 2,
     "calcium": 8,
     "iron": 1,
     "magnesium": 3,
     "manganese": 10,
     "vitamin_b6": 2,
     "vitamin_e": 2
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "spinach",
   "name": "Spinach",
   "kind": "vegetable",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/spinach/",
   "in_season": [
    4,
    5,
    6,
    9,
    10,
    11
   ],
   "best": [
    5,
    10
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Spinach is in season April through June and September through November in the United States, and at its best in May and October.",
   "how_to_pick": "Dark green, crisp leaves with no slime or yellowing.",
   "how_to_store": "In a bag with a paper towel in the fridge. Use within 3 to 5 days.",
   "ripening": null,
   "out_of_season": "Sold all year. Frozen spinach is a good buy for cooking.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 168462,
    "serving": "2 cups",
    "grams": 60,
    "calories": 14,
    "fiber_g": 1.3,
    "sugars_g": 0.3,
    "protein_g": 1.7,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 5,
     "vitamin_c": 19,
     "potassium": 7,
     "vitamin_a": 31,
     "vitamin_k": 241,
     "folate": 29,
     "calcium": 5,
     "iron": 9,
     "magnesium": 11,
     "manganese": 23,
     "vitamin_b6": 7,
     "vitamin_e": 8
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "sweet-potatoes",
   "name": "Sweet potatoes",
   "kind": "vegetable",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/sweet-potatoes/",
   "in_season": [
    9,
    10,
    11,
    12
   ],
   "best": [
    10,
    11
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Sweet potatoes are in season September through December in the United States, and at their best in October and November.",
   "how_to_pick": "Firm with smooth, unbroken skin. Small to medium ones are less stringy.",
   "how_to_store": "In a cool, dark, airy place for 2 to 4 weeks. Not in the fridge.",
   "ripening": null,
   "out_of_season": "Cured sweet potatoes store for months and are sold all year.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 168482,
    "serving": "1 sweet potato",
    "grams": 130,
    "calories": 112,
    "fiber_g": 3.9,
    "sugars_g": 5.4,
    "protein_g": 2,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 14,
     "vitamin_c": 3,
     "potassium": 9,
     "vitamin_a": 102,
     "vitamin_k": 2,
     "folate": 4,
     "calcium": 3,
     "iron": 4,
     "magnesium": 8,
     "manganese": 15,
     "vitamin_b6": 16,
     "vitamin_e": 2
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "swiss-chard",
   "name": "Swiss chard",
   "kind": "vegetable",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/swiss-chard/",
   "in_season": [
    5,
    6,
    7,
    8,
    9,
    10
   ],
   "best": [
    7,
    8,
    9
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Swiss chard is in season May through October in the United States, and at its best in July, August and September.",
   "how_to_pick": "Glossy leaves and crisp, brightly colored stems.",
   "how_to_store": "Wrapped in a damp towel in a bag in the fridge for 3 to 5 days.",
   "ripening": null,
   "out_of_season": "Sold most of the year. Spinach or kale can stand in.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 169991,
    "serving": "2 cups",
    "grams": 72,
    "calories": 14,
    "fiber_g": 1.2,
    "sugars_g": 0.8,
    "protein_g": 1.3,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 4,
     "vitamin_c": 24,
     "potassium": 6,
     "vitamin_a": 24,
     "vitamin_k": 498,
     "folate": 3,
     "calcium": 3,
     "iron": 7,
     "magnesium": 14,
     "manganese": 11,
     "vitamin_b6": 4,
     "vitamin_e": 9
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "tomatoes",
   "name": "Tomatoes",
   "kind": "vegetable",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/tomatoes/",
   "in_season": [
    7,
    8,
    9,
    10
   ],
   "best": [
    8,
    9
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Tomatoes are in season July through October in the United States, and at their best in August and September.",
   "how_to_pick": "Heavy and fragrant at the stem, with a little give. Cracks near the stem are fine.",
   "how_to_store": "On the counter out of direct sun. Refrigerate only once fully ripe.",
   "ripening": "Pale or firm ones ripen in 2 to 5 days on the counter, out of the sun.",
   "out_of_season": "Winter tomatoes are picked green and taste flat. Use cherry tomatoes or good canned tomatoes instead.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 170457,
    "serving": "1 medium tomato",
    "grams": 123,
    "calories": 22,
    "fiber_g": 1.5,
    "sugars_g": 3.2,
    "protein_g": 1.1,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 5,
     "vitamin_c": 19,
     "potassium": 6,
     "vitamin_a": 6,
     "vitamin_k": 8,
     "folate": 5,
     "calcium": 1,
     "iron": 2,
     "magnesium": 3,
     "manganese": 6,
     "vitamin_b6": 6,
     "vitamin_e": 4
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "turnips",
   "name": "Turnips",
   "kind": "vegetable",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/turnips/",
   "in_season": [
    1,
    2,
    9,
    10,
    11,
    12
   ],
   "best": [
    11,
    12
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Turnips are in season September through February in the United States, and at their best in November and December.",
   "how_to_pick": "Small, heavy and smooth. Under 3 inches across is sweetest.",
   "how_to_store": "Remove the greens and refrigerate for 2 to 3 weeks.",
   "ripening": null,
   "out_of_season": "Stored turnips are sold into spring.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 170465,
    "serving": "1 medium turnip",
    "grams": 122,
    "calories": 34,
    "fiber_g": 2.2,
    "sugars_g": 4.6,
    "protein_g": 1.1,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 8,
     "vitamin_c": 28,
     "potassium": 5,
     "vitamin_a": 0,
     "vitamin_k": 0,
     "folate": 5,
     "calcium": 3,
     "iron": 2,
     "magnesium": 3,
     "manganese": 7,
     "vitamin_b6": 6,
     "vitamin_e": 0
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "slug": "zucchini",
   "name": "Zucchini",
   "kind": "vegetable",
   "url": "https://seasonalmanac.com/produce/zucchini/",
   "in_season": [
    6,
    7,
    8,
    9
   ],
   "best": [
    7,
    8
   ],
   "all_year": false,
   "summary": "Zucchini is in season June through September in the United States, and at its best in July and August.",
   "how_to_pick": "Small to medium, firm and glossy. Large ones are watery and seedy.",
   "how_to_store": "In the fridge crisper, unwashed, for up to 5 days.",
   "ripening": null,
   "out_of_season": "Imported zucchini is sold all year and is fine for cooking.",
   "nutrition": {
    "source": "USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy",
    "fdc_id": 169291,
    "serving": "1 medium zucchini",
    "grams": 196,
    "calories": 33,
    "fiber_g": 2,
    "sugars_g": 4.9,
    "protein_g": 2.4,
    "percent_daily_value": {
     "fiber": 7,
     "vitamin_c": 39,
     "potassium": 11,
     "vitamin_a": 2,
     "vitamin_k": 7,
     "folate": 12,
     "calcium": 2,
     "iron": 4,
     "magnesium": 8,
     "manganese": 15,
     "vitamin_b6": 19,
     "vitamin_e": 2
    }
   }
  }
 ]
}