Make your farmers market shopping list! Here’s what’s in season this March:

Returning, plentiful, and at their peak (weather willing):

Asparagus, pea greens, Meyer lemons, rhubarb, salsify, kumquats, radishes, avocados, fennel, English peas, fava greens, parrot tulips, spinach, celery, fresh herbs, green garlic, pastured eggs, Brussels sprouts, spring onions, nettles, broccoli, rapini greens, artichokes, baby turnips, carrots, fresh goat cheeses, plant starts and strawberries

Winding down or only available in limited supply:

Some citrus varieties, lilacs

Farmer and vendor items not to be missed:

Herbal tinctures from Steadfast Herbs, tulips from Cypress Flower Farm, Bread and Buttah pickles from Ugly Pickle Co.

Featured recipes:

Gazan Smashed Avocados
Yazmin Khan, author of Zaitoun

Green Garlic Soup
David Kurtz, Homage

Lemon Oatmeal and Walnut Crisps
Jen Musty, Batter Bakery

Spring Vegetable Gnocchi with Artichokes and Artichoke Broth
Arthur Wall, Garçon

For more seasonally inspired recipes, see our recipe archive.