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Seasonal Crops of September

2023-09-08

Today marked the third solar term of autumn, White Dew. It means that mid-autumn has begun. Summer heat gradually diminishes and the temperature difference between day and night becomes large. It is advised to add or remove clothes in a timely manner and pay attention to keeping the belly warm. The air humidity decreases after White Dew and we should take heed to nourish the lungs. When it comes to food, it is advised to mainly eat food that clears heat and moisturizes the body. e.g. cucumbers and winter melons. Taking in more orange and yellow vegetables like pumpkins is also recommended. Seasonal crops change with time. Consuming plants in season gives the benefit of less pesticides when the vegetables are planted and harvested at the best time. The taste is better, too. Also, as it is in season, the production is more while the price is less.

September seasonal crops harvest table:
Beans
Green yard-long bean, white yard-long bean
Rhizomes
Sweet potato, cherry radish
Leafty vegetables
Malabar spinach, Shanghai cabbage, bok choy, corns, Italian lettuce, egg plants, leaf mustard, okra, amaranth, watercress
Gourds
Cucumber, bitter melon, bottle gourd, hairy gourd, silky gourd, winter melon, pumpkin
Herbs
Shallot, ginger, lemon balm, lemongrass, mint, parsley, chili, basil
Shopping at organic farmers’ markets supports local organic produce and reduces food miles directly. Why don’t you get around the organic farmers’ market at weekends and select and buy the freshest and most timely local organic food?
Seasonal crops harvest table sources: Low Carbon Living
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