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
- Kentucky Derby
- Memorial Day
- May Day
- Mother’s Day
Traditional May Promotions:
- 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
Fruits & Vegetables that are in Season for the Month of May:
- 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 Mix | 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
- This is a fabulous time to stock up on Charcoal if you use it often as it can usually be found buy 1 get 1 free, plus there are usually high value coupons (up to $3 off per bag) as well. It’s not unusual to score 20# bags of name brand charcoal for about $3 per bag after sales & coupons.
- Cinco De Mayo Promos-salsa, tortillas, tacos, seasonings, canned peppers (chili/jalapeno) – restock the pantry!
- National Pet Week Items-Pet food (dog/cat), pet treats, pet toys
- Sunscreen
- Appliance Deals- Most big box stores such as Lowes, Home Depot, etc offer 10-20% off Major Household Appliances on Memorial weekend
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