A farmer’s market in spring is packed with early produce, plants, and fresh flowers. Here are few things that you should consider purchasing when you visit your local spring farmer`s market.

Spring in-season vegetables include asparagus, kale, lettuce, broccoli, and peas. Try my Tomato Garlic Asparagus. Produce during spring are vibrant, fresh, and packed with early in-season nutrients.

Your local Farmer’s Market might have handfuls of fresh asparagus with tender light green stalks, bunches of vibrant crisp fresh lettuce, and fragrant fresh herbs like parsley.

Here are a list of fresh vegetables you should buy when stop at your local spring farmer’s market.

Plants – some farmers will have plants for sale. This is a great way for you to get a head start on your spring garden.

Asparagus– this is the number one spring vegetable that is an absolute delight to eat when freshly harvested and prepared.

Leafy Greens – kale, lettuce, collard greens, and cabbage thrive in the colder months. Look for lush leafy green leaves.

Herbs – parsley and cilantro during the spring months are so fragrant.

Root Vegetables – carrots and beets among other spring vegetables are perfect lightly oven roasted, grated fresh in a salad, or blended into a refreshing juice.

Thank you for reading this blog post and I hope this post inspires you to go out and visit your local farmer`s market. Comment your favorite farmers market find below and do not forget to sign up for my weekly newsletter. Thank you again.