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Basil
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Broccoli
Broccoli is a cabbage family vegetable grown for its nutritious flower heads.
How to Select
Choose odorless broccoli heads with tight, bluish-green florets.
How to Store
Refrigerate broccoli and use within 3-5 days.
Nutrition Benefits
Low fat; saturated fat free; low sodium; cholesterol free; high in vitamin C; high in folate; good source of dietary fiber; good source of potassium.
In season from 6/1-7/1
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Carrots
Carrots are not always orange and can also be found in purple, white, red or yellow. Carrots were the first vegetable to be canned commercially.
How to Select
Choose well-shaped, smooth, firm, crisp carrots with deep color and fresh, green tops. Avoid soft, wilted or split carrots.
How to Store
Refrigerate carrots in plastic bag with tops removed up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Benefits
Fat free; saturated fat free; low sodium; cholesterol free; excellent source of vitamin A; good source of vitamin C; low calorie.
In season from 6/1-11/30
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Cherries
Cherries are not native to this country. The fruit was brought to America by ship with early settlers in the 1600s. You can find both sour and sweet cherries growing in NJ.
How to Select
Select firm, red cherries with stems attached. Avoid soft, shriveled or blemished cherries.
How to Store
Refrigerate cherries for up to 10 days.
Nutrition Benefits
Fat free; saturated fat free; sodium free; cholesterol free; good source of vitamin C; good source of potassium.
In season from 6/5-6/30
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Baby Greens
Some people prefer the soft, light texture of baby greens which also provide slightly more nutrition than plain iceberg.
How to Select
Select those that are bright green. Avoid greens that are wilted or with browning leaves.
How to Store
Keep greens in the bag you receive them and allow them to breathe. Store in the crisper of your refrigerator and use within about 10 days.
Nutrition Benefits
Fat free, saturated fat free; low calory; good source of vitamin A, C, and K. They may also contribute some calcium and iron.
In season from 6/5-9/30
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Peas
Green peas, also called Sweet or English peas, grow on vines which are often supported by a pole. They can be eaten raw or cooked.
How to Select
Choose firm, bright green, medium-sized pods with no signs of decay or wilting.
How to Store
Refrigerate peas in a perforated plastic bag for 3-5 days. Shell peas immediately before using.
Nutrition Benefits
Fat free, cholesterol free, sodium free, excellent source of vitamin C, good source of vitamin A, folate and dietary fiber.
In season from 6/5-7/5
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Basil
Basil is an annual herb of the mint family, native to central and tropical Asia and Africa (some say it originated in India).
How to Select
Carefully select herbs that aren't wilted, dried-out, or bruised.
How to Store
Snip off the bases of the stems and placing the bunch in a jar with an inch or two of water at the bottom. Store at room temperature in a light area, but out of direct sunlight.
Nutrition Benefits
Fat free; saturated fat free; sodium free; cholesterol free; low calorie; high in vitamin K & A and minerals such as iron and magnesium.
In season from 6/5-9/30
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Blueberries
The highbush blueberry is indigenous to NJ and was first cultivated in Whitesbog. The blueberry became the official state fruit of New Jersey in 2004. Hammonton, NJ is referred to as "the blueberry capital of the world and ranks 5th in blueberry production in the U.S.
How to Select
Choose firm, plump, dry blueberries with dusty blue color and uniform in size.
How to Store
Refrigerate blueberries for 10 days to 14 days.
Nutrition Benefits
Low fat; saturated fat free; sodium free; cholesterol free; good source of dietary fiber; good source of vitamin C.
In season from 6/15-8/15
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Beans
New Jersey offers a variety of beans including cranberry, fava, green, lima, pole green, snap, yellow and wax to name a few.
How to Select
Choose fresh, well colored beans that snap easily when bent.
How to Store
Refrigerate green beans in plastic bag, use within 1 week.
Nutrition Benefits
Fat free; saturated fat free; sodium free; cholesterol free; low calorie; good source of fiber; good source of vitamin C.
In season from 6/15-10/31
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Yellow Squash
Squash are fleshy vegetables protected by a hard rind. They belong to the plant family that includes melons and cucumbers.
How to Select
For all squash varieties, choose glossy, small- to medium-sized squash, heavy for size.
How to Store
Refrigerate summer squash for use within 3-4 days.
Nutrition Benefits
Fat free; saturated fat free; sodium free; cholesterol free; low calorie; high in vitamin C.
In season from 6/15-10/15
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Zucchini
The flower of zucchini plants is also edible.
How to Select
Look for zucchini with a slightly prickly, but shinny skin. The skin should be firm and free of cuts and bruises.
How to Store
Store zucchini in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days. Do not wash it until you are ready to use it. Cooked zucchini can be stored in the refrigerator as well, but should be used with in 2 days.
Nutrition Benefits
Fat free, saturated fat free, sodium free, cholesterol free, low-calorie, high in vitamin C.
In season from 6/15-10/15
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Onions
People have been eating onions since prehistoric times.
How to Select
Choose onions that are firm and dry with bright, smooth outer skins.
How to Store
Store whole onions in a cool, dark, well ventilated place for use within 4 weeks. Refrigerate cut onions in a tightly sealed container for use within 2-3 days.
Nutrition Benefits
Fat free; saturated fat free; very low sodium; cholesterol free; high in vitamin C; good source of dietary fiber.
In season from 6/20-10/31
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Tomatoes
Famous for our Jersey Tomatoes, NJ ranks 3rd in the nation in production.
How to Select
Choose tomatoes with bright, shiny skins and firm flesh.
How to Store
Store at room temperature away from direct sunlight, for use within 1 week after ripe. Tomatoes taste best if not refrigerated; refrigerate only if you can’t use them before they spoil.
Nutrition Benefits
Low fat; saturated fat free; very low sodium; cholesterol free; low calorie; high in vitamin A; high in vitamin C; good source of potassium.
In season from 6/20-10/5
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