Is there anything better than taking advantage of fresh, local Indiana produce in the summertime? One of the reasons people love living here is the diversity of fresh food, and if you live in Speedway, you’re near a variety of options, including The Famous Tomato market on Main Street.
Additionally, many of the units at the Wilshaw luxury Speedway apartments have private balconies, perfect for growing your own small summer vegetable garden. No matter how you choose to get that fresh, local produce, you’ll find an abundance of it in June and July. Purdue University’s FoodLink seasonal chart for Indiana fresh produce shows the harvest season for a wide array of fruits and vegetables, so you can eat seasonally all year long:
Available in May and June
Asparagus
Broccoli
Bulb onion
Cabbage, collard greens, kale, kohlrabi
Cucumber
Lettuce, spinach
Potato
Radish
Raspberries, strawberries
Available in June and July
Blackberries, cherries
Green peas, snap beans
Green onions (also known as scallions)
Potatoes, beets
Summer squash
Turnips, radish, kohlrabi
Available later this summer
Blueberries, cantaloupe, watermelon, peaches, pears
Carrots, cauliflower, eggplant
Eggplant, peppers, pumpkin, corn
Pumpkin, sweet potatoes
Recipes for your spring and summer harvest
Broccoli, beet, kale, and brown rice bowl with pesto
If you’re a big fan of tossing things into a skillet for a quick weeknight superfood fare, this one is for you. It knocks out three seasonal veggies in one dish, and because it contains brown rice and pesto, it’ll fill you up too!
Kohlrabi, turnips and green peas
Here’s another recipe that includes three vegetables in season right now. Kohlrabi is also known as a German turnip, even though it’s in the same family as cabbage, broccoli, and kale. It might sound exotic but it’s grown right here in Indiana, and because it’s packed with calcium and magnesium, it can also contribute to stronger bones. Win-win!
Kohlrabi potato salad
A new twist on an old favorite for your backyard barbecue. The fresh dill gives it a zesty kick!
Lemony collard greens and pasta
Here’s a pasta dish that’s not too heavy for a summer day, and the thin-sliced sauteed collard greens make it bold and fragrant.
Kale and spinach salad with apples and cherries
The tart lemon dressing in this flavorful salad makes it smell just as fresh as it tastes. It’s easy to make and offers a variety of
Dill pesto potato wedge salad
Get a little fancy with your potatoes! (Or if you’re more in the mood for comfort food, you can’t go wrong with Julia Child’s garlic mashed potatoes, or herbed French fries with grated parmesan!)
Grilled summer squash with lemon scallion dressing
This one will be another hit at your backyard barbecue, and also allows you to take advantage of fresh green onions.
Summer cherry-berry fruit salad
Here’s a healthy and vibrant dish you can enjoy all summer long. At a glance, it might look like a very basic bowl of berries, but the mint, lemon, and dash of cinnamon and cardamom make it unique and flavorful.
Enjoy summer in Speedway
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