The spring growing season brings fresh fruit to Knoxville. Where to obtain

Seasonal produce refers to fruits and vegetables that are purchased and eaten around the time they are harvested, according to the Seasonal Food Guide. These foods are “fresher, tastier and more nutritious.” When seasonal produce is purchased locally, it also supports the region’s farmers and the local economy.

In addition to spring, summer, fall and winter, some resources, such as the Seasonal Food Guide, sort seasonal foods by month, or even “early” and “late” in a specific month, such as “late April.”

More information can be found on the Tennessee Seasonal Produce Chart prepared by the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture’s Bedford County Extension.