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RECIPES

How to Know If Your Fall
Produce Is Fresh

Seasonal fruits and veggies are flavorful and nutritious, and you can stock up on all your fall favorites with help from easy-to-use Walmart pickup & delivery. Thanks to a rigorous quality-checking process, the store has fresh produce so its trained personal shoppers can pick the best options for you. Here, discover which foods to enjoy from September to November and what freshness signs to look for.

Apples

WHEN TO BUY

The crisp early fall months are peak picking season.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

Unbruised fruit that’s firm to the touch and feels heavy in your hand is ideal. At home, store apples in the refrigerator to help keep them fresh.

Carrots

WHEN TO BUY

These veggie powerhouses are in-season September through much of the spring.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

Avoid carrots with mushy black or brown spots. If the greens—also known as fronds—are attached, make sure they’re feathery and perky.

Sweet Potato

WHEN TO BUY

Add this flavorful, starchy vegetable to the menu in September and October.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

Cook with small-to-medium spuds that have firm, smooth, and even-toned skin. Refrigerating sweet potatoes can affect their taste and texture, so try storing them in a cool, dry place instead.

Cauliflower

WHEN TO BUY

Although it can be harvested in mid-summer, peak season for this cruciferous veggie is September through November.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

You’ll want a head with densely packed florets that don’t have brown spots. Check the leaves, too: They should be fresh and vibrant without any signs of wilting.

Brussels Sprouts

WHEN TO BUY

Stock up on these leafy vegetables during their peak season, which lasts from September to mid-February.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

Keep an eye out for bright green heads with tightly packed leaves. When it comes to flavor, small and medium sprouts tend to be best. They’re also more tender.

Eggplant

WHEN TO BUY

This low-calorie cooking ingredient is best from July to October.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

The skin should be smooth, shiny, and uniform in color. Keep in mind that smaller options are usually sweeter and have fewer seeds.

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