Fruits
Tomatoes
Origin
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California
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Florida
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Mexico
Availability
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May-Dec
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Jan-Jun, Nov-Dec
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Year Round
Tomatoes come in many varieties, ranging in size, shape and color. Though popular raw in salads, they are used cooked as a vegetable, pickled, canned and sundried. Tomatoes are a rich source of nutrients. They are well known for their high Vitamin C content, but, also contain Vitamins A and B.
Watermelon
Origin
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California
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Florida
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Georgia
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Texas
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Mexico
Availability
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Jun-Sep
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Jan, April-Dec
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Jun-Aug
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May-Dec
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Jan-Jun, Nov-Dec
Watermelons come in many varieties. The most popular melon is 15 to 35 pounds, elongated, oval-shaped with a green outer rind. Popular in the summer months, watermelons are low in calories, and an excellent source of Vitamins A and C.
Strawberries
Origin
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California
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Florida
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Mexico
Availability
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Jan-Nov
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Jan-April, Dec
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Jan-Jul, Nov-Dec
Strawberries are a red, pulpy fruit with an attached green cap. Strawberries are the most universally grown of the small fruits both in the home garden and in commercial plantings. They are often frozen, or made into preserves. Rich in Vitamin C, they also provide iron and other minerals.
Peaches
Origin
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California
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Georgia
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South Carolina
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Washington
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Chile
Availability
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May-Oct
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May-July
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May-Sept
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July-Sep
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Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec
Peaches are a soft juicy fruit, having yellow flesh and red-tinted yellow skin. Peaches come in many varieties, the most common being the freestone. Because of their fuzzy skin, peaches are often peeled before eating. Peaches are a rich source of vitamin C and are widely used in many dishes and beverages.
Lemons
Origin
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Arizona
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California
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Chile
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Spain
Availability
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Jan-May, Aug-Dec
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Year Round
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July-Aug
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May-Aug
Lemons are a sour yellow fruit, medium sized and oval shaped. The lemon is a rich source of Vitamin C and enhances many fish and chicken dishes, used in beverages and as a garnish.
Kiwifruit
Origin
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California
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Chile
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New Zeland
Availability
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Jan-June, Oct-Dec
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Mar-Oct
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Mar-Nov
Kiwi is a small, oval shaped, dull green-brown fruit with fuzzy skin. The creamy white center core contains edible black-brown seeds. Kiwi is a good source of Vitamin C and rich in minerals such as potassium, calcium and phosphorus.
Limes
Origin
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California
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Florida
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Mexico
Availability
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Year Round
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Year Round
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Year Round
Limes are an acid citrus fruit, egg-shaped and green in color. An excellent source of Vitamin C, limes are used as flavorings for food and drink.
Coconuts
Origin
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Dominican Republic
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Mexico
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Phillipines
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Thailand
Availability
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Year Round
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Year Round
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Year Round
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Year Round
Coconuts are a round, brown, hard-shelled fruit. The inside is made up of white flesh surrounding a fluid-filled cavity. The edible white flesh is often shredded and used in food and confections. The fruit is rich in dietary fiber.
Honeydews
Origin
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Arizona
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California
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Texas
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Mexico
Availability
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June-Nov
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May-Dec
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May-Aug, Oct-Dec
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Jan-Jul, Oct-Dec
The honeydew melon is one of the most popular melons. They are round to slightly oval, about 8 inches long and smooth. The flesh is light green, thick and sweet. Honeydew melons can be used in salads desserts and in fruit soups. They are an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Cantaloupes
Origin
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Arizona
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California
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Indiana
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Texas
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Costa Rica
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Dominican Republic
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Guatemala
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Honduras
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Mexico
Availability
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Jun-Nov
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May-Nov
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Jul-Sept
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May-Nov
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Jan-May
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Jan-May
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Jan-May, Nov-Dec
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Jan-May
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Jan-July, Nov-Dec
Cantaloupes range in color from orange-yellow to salmon and have a soft and juicy texture with a sweet, musky aroma that emanates through the melon when it is ripe. Cantaloupes feature a hollow cavity that contains their seeds encased in a web of netting. Cantaloupes are an excellent source of Vitamin A & C and potassium.
Avocados
Origin
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California
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Mexico
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Chile
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Dominican Republic
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New Zeland
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Florida
Availability
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Year Round
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Jan-April, Oct-Dec
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Jan-Feb, Aug-Dec
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Jan-Feb, Nov-Dec
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Aug-Dec
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Jan-Mar, June-Dec
Avocados are a green-skinned pear-shaped fruit that ripens after harvesting. Rich in both Vitamins B and E, avocados have the highest fiber content of any fruit.