RADIO TRANSCRIPT
May 31, 2024
Matt Rodriguez

This is Matt Rodriguez, horticulture agent with North Carolina Cooperative Extension Burke Center.

Today’s program is on in-season fruits and vegetables. As we close out the month of May, get yourself some May veggies such as green onions, hot peppers, leafy greens, radishes, snowpeas, and sweet potatoes. Grab some fruits such as blueberries and strawberries. As we get closer to June, expect asparagus, beets, brussel sprouts, carrots, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, green beans, squash, and zucchini. In-season fruits will include watermelon, plums, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, and greenhouse tomatoes. This is just a small list of what you can find. The best way to source in-season, local produce is to check out your local farmers markets, roadside stands, and farm stores. Many of these locations are able to accept EBT and WIC. Support local farmers and your own health and buy local, in-season produce.

This has been Matt Rodriguez, horticulture agent with North Carolina Cooperative Extension Burke Center. For more information, call us at 828- 764-9480.