March
The hungry gap begins. But there are treasures.
Wild garlic emerges in woodlands. Purple sprouting broccoli continues. Spring greens appear -- the first fresh leaves after months of storage crops. Rhubarb moves from forced to outdoor. It is lean, but the anticipation builds.
8 items in season · 2 at peak
Worth seeking out
Purple Sprouting Broccoli
“Last chance this year. The florets are opening -- eat them now.”
Peak: February - March
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Rhubarb
“Transitioning from forced to outdoor. Still tender, still pink.”
Available: January - June
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Spring Greens
“The first fresh leaves of the year. Light, bright, and welcome.”
Available: March - May
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Kale
“Best after a hard frost -- the cold converts starch to sugar.”
Nov – Apr
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Leeks
“The backbone of winter soups. Look for tight, white stems.”
Sep – Apr
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Peak“Sweetest before it goes to seed. Tight florets, firm stems.”
Jan – Apr
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Carrots
“Heritage varieties in purple, yellow, and white. Taste the rainbow.”
Jan – Dec
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Parsnips
“Frost-sweetened and earthy. Roast until the edges caramelise.”
Jan – Dec
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Beetroot
“Roast whole, wrapped in foil. The skins slip off when done.”
Jan – Dec
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Peak“Forced rhubarb: grown by candlelight in the Yorkshire Triangle.”
Jan – Jun
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Spinach
“Baby leaves raw in salad, mature leaves wilted with garlic.”
Mar – Oct
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Cauliflower
“Roast whole with spices until deeply golden.”
Jan – Dec
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April brings asparagus -- eight precious weeks of the best in the world. Jersey Royals land too.
Asparagus
Radishes
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Radishes
Spinach