Seasonal Produce Lists

Spring
Spring is the time to enjoy a wide diversity of nutritious greens, several other vegetables, and the year's first fruits.

Vegetables
asparagus
beets
broccoli
cabbage
cauliflower
fiddleheads
garlic greens
greens
arugula
beet
bok choy
chard
collard
cress
dandelion
kale

mizuna
mustard greens
sorrel
tat soi
turnip
lettuce
mushrooms
parsnips
peas - snap and snow
radishes
rhubarb
spinach
sprouts

Fruits
apples
strawberries

Seasonings
chives
cilantro
dill
marjoram
mint
oregano
parsley
sage
thyme

Information about the Northeast vegetables, fruits and seasonings is from:

  • Henderson, E. 1993. FoodBook. Rose Valley Farm, NY. 128 pp.
  • Madison Area Community Supported Agriculture Coalition (MACSAC). 1996. From Asparagus to Zucchini: A Guide to Farm-Fresh, Seasonal Produce. MACSAC, Madison, WI. Ph: 608/251-8049.
  • Blue Goose Gowers, Inc. 1986. The Buying Guide For Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, Herbs and Nuts, 8th edition.
  • Margen, S. 1992. The Wellness Encyclopedia of Food and Nutrition - How to Buy, Store, and Prepare Every Variety of Fresh Food. Health Letter Associates, 632 Broadway, New York, New York 10012.

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