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May Seasonal Sales Cycles - the following information is a compiled list that takes the following factors into consideration: Traditional Sales/Deals, Occasions, National Monthly Promotions, as well as Produce in season for the month of May.Occasions to be aware of:
- Cinco de Mayo
- KentuckyDerby
- Memorial Day
- May Day
- Mother’s Day
- Armed Forces Day
- Asian Pacific American Heritage month
- International Pickle Week
- National Allergy/Asthma Awareness month
- National Asparagus month
- National BBQ month
- National Egg Month
- National Hamburger Month
- National Salad Month
- National Salsa Month
- National Strawberry Month
- Skin cancer awareness/prevention month
- New- Means the item just came into season
- Peak - at it's best Price and Availability
- Waning- means it's availability is declining- it's going out of season
| Fruits in Season |
Status |
Veggies In Season |
status |
| Apricots | New | Artichokes | Waning |
| Avocado | Asparagus | ||
| Blackberries | New | Beans, Fava | Peak |
| Cantaloupe | New | Beans, Green | New |
| Cherries | New | Beets | |
| Grapefruit | Waning | Broccoli | Waning |
| Honeydew | New | Cabbages | Waning |
| Peaches | New | Carrots | |
| Raspberries | New | Cauliflower | Waning |
| Rhubarb, Field | Waning | Celeriac/Celery Root | Waning |
| Strawberries | Celery | Waning | |
| Watermelon | New | Chard | Waning |
| Corn | New | ||
| Fennel | Waning | ||
| Garlic, Green | Waning | ||
| Greens | |||
| Kale | Waning | ||
| Mushrooms, Morel | Waning | ||
| Onions, Spring | Waning | ||
| Onions, Vidalia | Peak | ||
| Peas, Edible Pods | Peak | ||
| Peas, English Shelling | Peak | ||
| Potatoes | New | ||
| Radish | Waning | ||
| Ramps | Peak | ||
| Salad |
Waning | ||
| Sorrel | Peak | ||
| Spinach | Waning | ||
| Squash, Zucchini | New | ||
Sales & Deals you can Normally Expect in May:
- Memorial Day Promos- Condiments- BBQ Sauces, ketchup, mustard, mayo, pickles, salad dressings, marinades, ribs, steaks, buns, burger, ground beef, bbq supplies, soda, picnic supplies
- Cinco DeMayo Promos- salsa, tortillas, tacos, seasonings
- National Pet Week Items- Pet food (dog/cat), pet treats, pet toys
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