March is the luckiest (and greenest) month of the year, and it's known as the start of the season of spring. So…what is in season in March in the United States?! Here is a comprehensive March produce guide that will help you to stay inspired while using the freshest ingredients during the early spring month!
Since learning about the importance of using seasonal foods in culinary school in 2010, seasonal cooking is my favorite way to cook. It's a wonderful way to stay inspired, but it's actually so much more flavorful, too! Not to mention, it's a great way to support your local farmers and markets.
Since March is a month of seasonal transition from winter to spring, its a good time to find so many types of fresh produce! You can still winter citrus like grapefruit in the market, but you can also start to see signs of warmer spring weather with tropical fruits like passionfruit and fresh greens. Of course, you'll also start to see strawberries EVERYWHERE if you haven't already. March is peak season for this popular berry!
Use this jump-to menu to quickly navigate to sections of this seasonal produce guide for the United States! Looking for more seasonal inspiration? Check out the rest of my seasonal produce guides here!
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infographic of what's in season in March
Here's a handy guide to showcase some of the freshest seasonal produce available in March. Save this image for all your trips to the grocery store this month, or pin it for later!
complete list of fruits & veggies in season in March
Here are two comprehensive lists of fruits and veggies that are in season this time of the year! You'll see lots of spring produce, including cruciferous vegetables, root vegetables, and fresh fruits, too!
what fruit is in season in March:
- Blood Oranges
- Clementines
- Grapefruit
- Guava
- Kiwi
- Kumquats
- Lemons
- Limes
- Navel Oranges
- Mandarin Oranges
- Passion fruit
- Pineapple
- Pomelo
- Starfruit
- Strawberries
- Tangerines
what vegetables are in season in March:
- Artichokes
- Arugula
- Avocados
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Fennel
- Kale
- Leeks
- Parsnips
- Radishes
- Rhubarb
- Spinach
- Spring Greens
- Spring Onions
- Swiss Chard
- Turnips
March ingredient spotlight & recipe share
Here’s a focused list of what is in season in March and some links to recipes for inspiration! From main dishes to snacks, March produce is a great way to incorporate fresh, seasonal food into your meals.
It is no coincidence that March is associated with the color green! Spring greens are in peak season during the month of March!
Spring greens are perfect as a base for salads and power bowls! Whether you're opting for a spring mix, spinach, or arugula, March has plenty of options to keep your salad rotations exciting. Try my friend Barbara's Burrata and Orange salad as you celebrate the transition from winter to spring! The peppery arugula serves as a wonderful base for the creamy burrata and sweet oranges.
Strawberry season is peaking during March, and there is no shortage of delicious, inventive strawberry recipes!
If you've been around here for a while, you know how much I love to turn fresh herbs and produce into simple syrups, and this strawberry simple syrup is a great example of how easy it is to incorporate seasonal produce into your beverages! Strawberries are probably the most popular fruit in season in March, and that's for good reason. This versatile fruit is perfect in everything from salads to desserts!
Citrus season is still going strong, and blood oranges are a great option to try in early March!
Blood oranges are one of my favorite citrus fruits. More often than not, when I try to cook with them I end up just eating them whole. They range in color from orange to deep red, and they are slightly more tart than sweeter navel oranges, but they are a special treat that are only available this time of year! Try making a batch of blood orange simple syrup to give all your favorite drinks a fun hue and tangy citrus flavor.
Leeks are part of the onion and garlic family, and they are probably most known when partnered with potatoes in soup form.
But leeks are so much more versatile and deserve more of the spotlight! They have a delicate onion flavor, and they sweeten up so nicely when they're roasted. They're perfect for adding to your side dishes, topping on a pizza, or thrown into a pasta dish.
Kiwi fruit are sometimes thought of as a tropical summer fruit, but they are in season from winter through late spring.
Kiwi is higher in potassium than bananas and is a great source of vitamins like vitamin C. It's also one of the perfect seasonal fruits for using in springtime beverages. Try making a batch of this kiwi simple syrup to give your favorite beverages the mellow natural sweetness of kiwi!
So, what’s on your shopping list this month?
Last March, I used leeks for the first time ever (!!!) at the suggestion of my friend, Cynthia. Now, I'm really looking forward to leek season. Strawberry season is also one of my favorite times of the year, I just can't get enough of that sweet floral berry.
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