When to eat which Belgian fruit or vegetable?
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Locally produced food reduces transport and lowers CO₂ emissions. Seasonal fruits and vegetables are better for the environment because they don’t require energy-intensive methods like heated greenhouses or artificial ripening. They’re also fresher and tastier. This post helps you know when to buy which Belgian-grown vegetables!
When to eat which Belgium-grown fruits and vegetables?
Autumn Beet, black radish, mushrooms, pumpkin, endives, cabbages, broccoli, spinach, sprouts, lamb's lettuce, tomato, all kinds of pears and apples, kiwi berry
Winter Beet, black radish, turnips, purslane, endives, cabbages, sprouts, leek, black salsify, parsnip, lamb's lettuce, all kinds of pears and apples
Spring Pak choi, chard, leek, spinach, kohlrabi, asparagus, green beans, leafy greens, carrots, rhubarb
Summer Leafy greens, tomato, eggplant, pepper, cauliflower, broccoli, zucchini, spinach, corn, green beans, fennel, beet, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, juniper berries, black and red currant, prune, cherry
