It is always important to know which fruits and vegetables are in season when you are shopping at the grocery store or local market. Produce that is in season is the most affordable because it’s the most plentiful. Your produce will also taste its best since it is harvested at the peak of freshness.

If you want to take it a step further, buying locally grown produce drives down the cost even more, tastes the freshest, and is the most environmentally friendly. It requires less time and resources, such as gas, to transport.

Below is a list of the spring fruits and vegetables that are in season right now, depending on where you live, along with recipes from our partners that include some of this seasonal produce.

Fruits in season are: Strawberries, Sweet Cherries, Apricots, Apples, Bananas and Avocados.

Vegetables in season are: Asparagus, Peas, Radishes, Artichokes, Rhubarb, Spinach, Beets, Carrots, Mushrooms, Onions.

Spring Recipes From Our Organic Partners

Butter Roasted Asparagus from Organic Valley

Spinach and Mushroom Enchiladas from Stonyfield.

Spring Veggie Pesto Mac and Cheese from Annie’s.

Avocado Fries from Back To The Roots

Strawberry-Rhubarb Chia Pudding Parfaits from Nature’s Path.

Greek Yogurt, Pomegranate, Apple & Beet Baby Food.