Warmer temperatures, clearer weather and little green leaves on tree branches announce the spring season with its loads of fruit and vegetables for us to enjoy! Are you up to a fresh spring salad on a sunny afternoon picnic ? Leafy greens like spinach or arugula should hit the farmers markets by the time spring begins. Spring highlights the first sign of summer produce: beloved cherries and strawberries begin in April, while apricots knock at the door in May. Asparagus is still hitting and artichoke harvests already started until early summer. To help you find your way through all these wonderful ingredients, we’ve made a selection of our favorite spring produces, you’ll read about how to buy, store, cook them and more.
Our favorite spring seasonal produce: