I'm trying to be more environmental, what fruit is "in season" in January/February in the Eastern US?!
If Northeast, apples (from the NE) are your best bet because they were harvested in the fall/winter and last. But no fruit actually grows in our winter.
If Southeast, try Florida fruit - citrus definitely - and whatever else might grow there in the winter. Whatever you buy, make sure you know where it came from. Most stores (have the area of origin with the name of the fruit). And use your geography skills; even if you live 2 or 3 states from Florida, it's better than buying California or South American fruit.
Answers: It depends on if you're Northeast or Southeast.
If Northeast, apples (from the NE) are your best bet because they were harvested in the fall/winter and last. But no fruit actually grows in our winter.
If Southeast, try Florida fruit - citrus definitely - and whatever else might grow there in the winter. Whatever you buy, make sure you know where it came from. Most stores (have the area of origin with the name of the fruit). And use your geography skills; even if you live 2 or 3 states from Florida, it's better than buying California or South American fruit.
None. You can't grow it in freezing temperatures.
lol not much...except ones found in greenhouses. You would have to ask around.
I live in Cold Canada, and I try to buy local, then provincial, then national...before buying something from say Chili!
Great choice you made, it's not as "easy" but always better.
Strawberries. At least here in Fl. I just bought like 3lbs of them for $2/lb. I gonna make shortcake and chocolate cover ones.
your kidding. right!!!!
Frozen fruit, especially a store brand, was probably picked farely close to home in the summer, then frozen.
You may also be able to find local apples and pears.
Unfortunately, until late May/early June (especially in New England!) it'll be slim pickings on local produce.
snowberries.