Hello, March 2019!

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Even though it is Carnival Season around the world and Mardi Parades are in full swing in New Orleans, it’s time for the seasonal produce guide for March.This year, according to the calendar, Spring will begin on March 20, 2019. And very soon the home gardens and large farms will be sprouting, growing and producing more local produce that will begin to show up in your local farmer’s markets. Peas and lettuce greens will be in abundance as well as asparagus, artichokes, and several varieties of citrus fruits.

It is the perfect time to “Spring Clean”, your diet.

Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables for March:

Artichokes
Asparagus
Avocado
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Chicory
Chives
Collard Greens
Endive
Garlic
Guava
Grapefruit
Kale
Kiwifruit
Kumquats
Leeks
Lemons
Lettuce Greens
Limes
Mint
Mushrooms
Onions
Oranges
Parsley
Parsnips
Peas
Potatoes
Radishes
Rhubarb
Rutabaga
Spinach
Strawberries
Sweet Potatoes
Swiss Chard
Tangerines
Turnips
Walnuts