Seasonal guide
What's in Season in March
36 fruits, vegetables, and herbs are typically at Bay Area farmers markets in March — including navel oranges, artichokes, asparagus at their peak.
At peak
Navel Oranges · Artichokes · Asparagus
Just arriving
Artichokes · Fava Beans · English Peas · Snap Peas · Spring Onions
Last call
Meyer Lemons · Romanesco · Kale · Collard Greens · Celery Root · Parsnips · Radicchio · Sunchokes · Wild Mushrooms
Fruits
KiwiNavel OrangesMandarinsMeyer LemonsGrapefruitAvocados
Vegetables
ArtichokesAsparagusFava BeansEnglish PeasSnap PeasGreen GarlicSpring OnionsBroccoliCauliflowerRomanescoCabbageKaleChardCollard GreensSpinachLeeksFennelCelery RootParsnipsTurnipsRadicchioSunchokesWild MushroomsLettuceArugulaRadishesCarrotsBeets
Herbs
CilantroParsley
Shopper's notes
Meyer Lemons
Sweeter and more floral than grocery lemons — a backyard Bay Area staple.
Artichokes
Castroville, just south of the Bay, is the artichoke capital — spring is peak.
Asparagus
Delta asparagus is a Northern California spring rite. Thick or thin, look for tight tips.
Wild Mushrooms
Chanterelles and hedgehogs follow the winter rains along the coast.