Why Eating Seasonally in Vista, CA Changes Everything
If you’ve ever bitten into a tomato that tasted like water, you already understand the problem.
Modern grocery stores are designed for consistency — strawberries in December, citrus in July, tomatoes all year long. But flavor doesn’t work that way.
At Sand n Straw, we grow according to Vista’s natural rhythm. And when you eat with the seasons, everything changes.
🌱 Winter: Bright & Nourishing
While much of the country slows down, Vista’s mild climate gives us citrus, leafy greens, broccoli, carrots, and hearty roots.
Winter eating becomes vibrant — orange slices on salads, lemon squeezed over roasted vegetables, fresh kale soups.
🌼 Spring: Light & Fresh
Spring is when the farm feels awake again. Blueberries, apricots, peas, green onions, herbs — everything feels crisp and alive.
Meals get lighter. Salads get brighter. The first sweetness returns.
☀️ Summer: Full & Abundant
Summer is peak harvest. Tomatoes that smell like sunshine. Melons that drip juice down your wrist. Peppers, squash, cucumbers, peaches, plums.
This is when local food matters most — because ripe fruit doesn’t travel well. It has to be grown close.
🍂 Fall: Deep & Grounded
As evenings cool, avocados, pumpkins, pomegranates, persimmons, and winter squash take center stage. Greens begin returning, and citrus starts its comeback.
Fall feels steady. Slower. Nourishing.
When you eat seasonally, you:
Taste real flavor
Get higher nutrient density
Reduce food miles
Reconnect with nature
That’s what our CSA is built around — not just produce, but rhythm.
If you’re ready to eat differently, join us this season.