As the days grow longer and nature bursts into bloom, spring offers the perfect opportunity to refresh our plates with seasonal, organic goodness. Choosing organic ensures you enjoy food free from synthetic pesticides, GMOs, and harmful chemicals—while supporting healthy soil, pollinators, and the planet. Below are some of our favorite organic foods to savor this spring.
- Strawberries
These sweet gems top the Environmental Working Group’s Dirty Dozen list for pesticide residues—making organic a must. Pick up a pint at your local farmers market and enjoy them fresh, in smoothies, or atop your morning oats.
- Spinach & spring greens
Loaded with iron, folate, and antioxidants, leafy greens like spinach, arugula, and baby kale are springtime staples. Organic greens are grown without toxic herbicides that can linger on delicate leaves. According to EWG, “Seventy-six percent of the samples contained residues of permethrin, a neurotoxic insecticide. Since 2000, Europe has not permitted any permethrin to be used on food crops.”
- Asparagus
One of the earliest vegetables to appear in spring, asparagus is a seasonal favorite—especially when grilled, roasted, or tossed into salads. Organic asparagus is grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, which supports cleaner waterways and healthier soil. The essential difference between organic and conventional farming is that conventional farming relies on chemical intervention to fight pests and weeds and provide plant nutrition. That means synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. Organic farming relies on natural principles like biodiversity and composting instead to produce healthy, abundant food.
- Peas & snap peas
Crisp, sweet, and incredibly refreshing, peas are a springtime must. As legumes, they naturally enrich the soil by fixing nitrogen—an even greater benefit when grown organically. Certified organic peas are grown without toxic pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, or genetic engineering, offering clean nutrition and environmental benefits in every bite.
- Herbs like mint & basil
Fresh herbs can brighten any dish, but conventionally grown varieties are often exposed to synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides. These chemicals are used to manage monoculture herb farms, which weaken soil and increase pest problems. Organic herbs are grown the natural way—without harsh chemicals—making them safer, more flavorful, and better for the environment.
Celebrate the season the organic way
Spring is nature’s invitation to start fresh—and your food choices can make a big impact. By choosing organic, you’re nourishing your body and supporting a more sustainable, resilient food system. So head to your local market, fill your basket with organic spring produce, and taste the season in every bite.
