Seasonal calendar: what fruits and vegetables to eat in February

Although temperatures usually start to improve in February, we are in winter and nature is still quite asleep in some areas. Little by little the first signs appear that we are advancing towards a new season.

if we want feed ourselves in a way that is more in line with naturewe must take this into account, but, without a doubt, simply consuming seasonal and local foods will already be of great help.

According to traditional Chinese medicine, at this time we must continue to pay special attention to the kidneys and also to the gallbladder. But starting to think about taking care of the liver, the organ that governs spring, can help to reach it more prepared and prevent allergies or asthenia.

What seasonal foods does the garden offer in February?

In February the garden continues to produce many of the winter foods that we found in January. We have all the roots and vegetables that work so well for us. prepare creams, broths and stews: Swiss chard, borage, celery, all kinds of cabbage, pumpkin, thistle, onions, parsnips, spinach, turnip tops, winter leeks, beets, old potatoes…

At baby beans Little by little, other pods will be added, such as the long-awaited peas and snow peas. It is from this month and those that will immediately follow when the fresh peaseven raw, with all its sweetness.

The raw peas They will look great in salads, for which you will continue to count on winter lettuce, fennel, watercress or carrots.

If you are one of those who find it difficult to give up tomatoes in winter, you can enjoy the appreciated raf tomatoa variety less heat friendly than most and now grown naturally in Andalusia.

We also witnessed a second flowering of artichokes. In Navarra the Blanca de Tudela is collected and in Catalonia the artichokes are served grilled in the “calçotadas” together with the “calçots”“, the delicious long-stemmed spring onions that are enjoyed at this time.

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As for the fruits, some whose season began in autumn disappear. if you like him khaki wave grenade, you may not find them in some areas; if you’re lucky, take the opportunity to say goodbye to them.

Yes they are still in season citrus, which generally withstand the cold well. You will find oranges, including blood oranges, grapefruits, lemons… You will even have clemenvillas, although in the case of mandarins the season is coming to an end. We also have apples, avocados, kiwis, mangoes, pineapples and tamarillos.