Don’t you know what is in season in particular months in your country? This calendar developed in Latvia may help you to choose more seasonal foods. You will find out the best seasons of fruits and vegetables and discover which of them to use during winter season. Why is it important to prefer local products? Foods that were not grown locally travelled long distances and/or were produced in heated greenhouses, both of which involve a great deal of energy. This foods can also be several months old and could have received some treatment to slow their aging (for instance fungicides and waxing on apples). Only those vegetables and fruits that are currently in season will be grown nearby and in their natural circumstances, thereby creating less environmental impacts and damage. They will also be cheaper and healthier.
