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PRODUCE: Spring Fruits & Vegetables

Here’s what’s in season for Spring. Not everything may be available in your area, but what is there should be domestic—not imported from overseas.

Some of the items are harvested for only a few weeks; others are around for a while.

So peruse the list, note what you don’t want to miss out on, and add to your shopping list.

The list was created by Produce for Better Health Foundation. Take a look at their website, FruitsAndVeggiesMoreMatters.org for tips on better meal planning with fresh produce.

SPRING FRUITS

  • Apricots
  • Barbados Cherries
  • Blackberries
  • Black Mission Figs
  • Cherimoya
  • Honeydew
  • Jackfruit
  • Limes
  • Lychee
  • Mango
  • Oranges
  • Pineapple
  • Strawberries
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    It’s jackfruit, and it’s in season. Your most likely to find it at Asian markets. Here’s more about it from WiseGeek.org.

     
    SPRING VEGETABLES

  • Artichokes
  • Asparagus: Green, Purple, White
  • Belgian Endive
  • Bitter Melon
  • Broccoli
  • Boston/Butterhead Lettuce
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    Butterhead or Boston type has a loose head with green, smooth outer leaves and yellow inner leaves. Popular varieties include Bibb (Limestone), Buttercrunch, Mignonette (Manoa) and Tom Thumb. Here’s more about them from Sunset.com.
     
  • Cactus
  • Cardoons
  • Chayote Squash
  • Chives
  • Cipolloni Onions
  • Collard Greens
  • Corn
  • Fava Beans
  • Fennel
  • Fiddlehead Ferns
  • Garlic Scapes
  • Green Beans
  • Morel Mushrooms
  • Mustard Greens
  • Nettles
  • Okra
  • Pea Greens
  • Pea Pods
  • Peas
  • Radicchio
  • Ramps
  • Red Leaf Lettuce
  • Rhubarb
  • Snow Peas
  • Sorrel
  • Spinach
  • Spring Baby Lettuce
  • Swiss Chard
  • Vidalia Onions & Other Sweet Onions
  • Watercress
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    Here’s more on spring fruits and vegetables. Get inspiration for meals and enjoy what’s best and freshest!

      

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