With the seasonal calendar, you have a precise overview of when you can use which fruit as a topping for your porridge! By only buying seasonal and regional fruit, you save on transport costs, help to reduce CO2 emissions and support the cultivation of local fruit varieties! When is the best time to buy which fruit and vegetables? Find out in this article!
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Of course, we realize that no one wants to do without exotic fruits like lemons and oranges. But for ecological reasons alone, it makes sense to know when the wide variety of local fruits can be harvested! And even if you don't have a garden and can't grow your own fruit and vegetables, you should still be aware of which fruits are in season and only buy them at those times! 🙂
Why are seasonal foods better?
Nowadays, every type of fruit and vegetable is available in supermarkets all year round – strawberries in December and pumpkins in August. And as good and tasty as it all sounds, our environment is suffering as a result.
Long transport routes destroy our climate through emissions and we are completely dependent on imports. In addition, fruits not only lose their flavor but also their vitamins due to the long transport routes!
That's why you should choose seasonal vegetables and fruits as much as possible when buying. This means which foods are in season in your region, so always remember: regional and seasonal nutrition are inseparable!
Benefits of eating with the seasons
Not only for the environment, but also for you and your environment, seasonal and regional nutrition has many advantages. We have summarized them for you:
- Variety on your plate: When you eat with the seasons, you put many different types of fruits and vegetables on your plate. Your body will thank you for the supply of various vitamins!
- More seasonal vegetables – save more money: You will save money when you buy your food at the right time!
- Support for small farmers: If you pay attention to seasonality and regionality, you have an overview of everything – because when you buy from small farmers with their own farms, full transparency is guaranteed, and you know where your food comes from!
- Good for your health: Seasonal and regional vegetables are the healthiest! This is because food that is grown out of season contains significantly higher amounts of fertilizer and pesticide residues.
Verival season calendar: Which fruit is in season now?
In our Verival season calendar, you can see when which fruit is freshly available in Austria and Germany and can be harvested. You can also buy the fruit without hesitation at this time! And the purple fruits show when the fruit can be stored.
You can see that regional fruit is freshly available in the summer and fall months! So, from June to October, you should only buy fruit from your region in Austria or Germany. And in the winter and spring months, opt for apples and pears – they are great for topping and naturally sweetening your healthy breakfast!
Organic porridges with seasonal fruits from the region – discover them here!
Deliciously fresh – Which vegetables are in season now?
Vegetables can also be freshly harvested mainly in the summer and fall months. This graphic shows which vegetables are available fresh and when they should be stored:
You can enjoy potatoes all year round, for example! Although they are only available fresh from June to October, they can be stored for all other months.
Carrots, which can be eaten all year round, are also great in a variety of healthy recipes.
Have you ever added vegetables to your morning porridge? With the carrot cake porridge, you can enjoy a seasonal and regional breakfast all year round! And with the healthy oats, you are not only doing your body good, but also your mental health!
Seasonal & regional with Verival
At Verival, we believe in seasonal and regional food and that's why we focus on small organic farms! And because we love organic breakfast, our fruity porridges, mueslis and crunchy mueslis contain only the best ingredients from the region!
Organic breakfast from the Tyrolean Alps – discover it here!
