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Discover the best seasonal produce to add to your March menu. This March produce guide will have you thinking spring thanks to seasonal recipes using tropical fruit, leafy greens, root vegetables, and more.
It’s not quite farmers market season in most parts of the country, but the early signs of spring are beginning to sprout. Every fruit and vegetable has a season, and what’s in season in March is a delicious array of versatile staple ingredients.
Since seasonal produce is fresher and more affordable, the March fruits and vegetables here will be a treat for your budget and your taste buds. So for your next round of meal prep or for inspiration for recipes perfect for everything from breakfast to dinner to party time, consider stocking up on these fresh fruits and vegetables during your next supermarket run.
Still have leftover produce from last month? See what’s in season in February.
Looking ahead to next month? Discover what’s in a season in April.
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What’s in season in March?
- Tropical fruits and citrus: Can’t make a spring break trip a reality this year? Luckily, what’s in season in March can offer a taste of island flair right at home. Pineapple, kiwi, oranges, and tangelos are dreamy in cocktails, smoothies, fruit salads, desserts, and so much more.
- Cruciferous vegetables: Also known as brassicas, cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower are versatile and cancer risk-reducing ingredients all in one affordable package. From stews to pastas to some of the trendiest side dishes in America, these vegetables can please even those who claim they’re veggie-averse.
- Spring greens and “daisy” family vegetables: While it’s the back end of kale and cabbage season, leafy greens like spinach, Swiss chard, and arugula are popping up in early spring. You’ll also find artichokes (which are technically thistles) and tender stems of asparagus.
- Root vegetables: Oh-so-springy crisp radishes, white-fleshed turnips, pale yellow parsnips, and yellow-orange rutabagas are at their prime in March. Enjoy radishes scooped into butter or dip, or slice and sprinkle them into salads. Try the others in everything from mashes to stews to casseroles and beyond.
The Best Fruits and Vegetables to Eat in March
Consider this your essential produce section shopping list for the month.
| Fruits | Vegetables |
| Blood oranges | Artichokes |
| Grapefruit | Asparagus |
| Kiwi | Broccoli |
| Kumquats | Brussels sprouts |
| Lemons | Cauliflower |
| Limes | Leeks |
| Mandarins | Parsnips |
| Oranges | Radishes |
| Pineapple | Rutabagas |
| Tangerines | Spring greens |
| Tangelos | Turnips |
Tropical and Citrus Fruit Recipes
Get your fresh fruit fix with this collection of seasonal March recipes that star naturally sweet fruits like pineapple, kiwi, and oranges. There are also plenty of lemons, limes, and grapefruit too.
Mexican Recipes
Pineapple Salsa
Salad Recipes
24 Hour Fruit Salad
Drink Recipes
Moscato Sangria
Breakfast Recipes
Morning Glory Muffins
Breakfast Recipes
Pineapple Spinach Smoothie
Cocktail Recipes
Mai Tai
Cookie and Bar Recipes
Lemon Bars
Breakfast Recipes
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Pie and Tart Recipes
Fresh Fruit Tart
Cocktail Recipes
Paloma Cocktail
Drink Recipes
8 Infused Water Recipes
Fruit Dessert Recipes
Key Lime Pie
Cruciferous Vegetable Recipes
No need to hide the vegetables when they’re this delicious! These easy spring recipes for broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts will have everyone asking for seconds.
Side Dish Recipes
Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
Salad Recipes
Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Cheese
Vegan Recipes
Cauliflower Tinga Tacos
Stock, Sauce, and Spread Recipes
Cheese Sauce for Broccoli
Chicken and Turkey Recipes
Cajun Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli
Soup and Stew Recipes
Cream of Broccoli Soup
Vegetable Recipes
Harvest Roasted Vegetables
Vegetable Recipes
Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon and Parmesan
Leafy Green and Early Spring Vegetable Recipes
This time of year, hearty spring lettuces such as spinach, arugula, and Swiss chard are popping up in full fource The unique vegetable recipes below prove that it’s great for so much more than a side salad (not that there’s anything wrong with those, though!). And don’t miss my asparagus and artichoke recipes, too!
Appetizer Recipes
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Appetizer Recipes
Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms
Salad Recipes
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Vegetable Recipes
Roasted Asparagus
Vegetable Recipes
Stuffed Artichokes
Italian Recipes
Artichoke Pasta
Soup and Stew Recipes
Cream of Asparagus Soup
Appetizer Recipes
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
Root Vegetable Recipes
For a snack, side dish, or entree that will please the entire family while cleaning out the crisper drawer, consider these seasonal recipes featuring leeks, parsnips, turnips, radishes, and rutabagas.
Soup and Stew Recipes
Potato Leek Soup
Salad Recipes
Beet Salad
Soup and Stew Recipes
The Best Cabbage Soup
Appetizer Recipes
Mushroom and Leek Tart
Meggan Hill is a classically-trained chef and professional writer. Her meticulously-tested recipes and detailed tutorials bring confidence and success to home cooks everywhere. Meggan has been featured on NPR, HuffPost, FoxNews, LA Times, and more.
Is there somewhere on your site one can determine the geographic location that prompts these lists? I shared your post on FaceBook, and my Canadian friend said, “depends on where you’re located, right?”
Help me answer her?
Hi Patty, your friend is absolutely correct! That’s why I wrote the guide in more general groupings rather than a specific area. My site is focused on the Midwest in the United States, so I’m not too sure what’s in season in Canada. Sorry about that! – Meggan