A Closer Look at September Produce Buys That Stretch Across More Than One Meal

An eye is viewed in close-up through a handheld magnifying glass. Examining seasonal produce choices closely helps shoppers find high-value grocery items that provide multiple servings and long-lasting freshness. Pexels.

September can be one of the easiest months to walk into the produce department with good intentions and walk out with more fresh food than your household can realistically eat.

That’s where the supposed bargain can disappear. A $2 zucchini isn’t saving you money if half of it turns soft in the refrigerator, and a big farmers-market haul isn’t a bargain if several items end up in the trash.