Top 5 fruits and veggies for spring

Find out which seasonal fruits and vegetables need to be on your plate this spring.

Jan, 2026

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The birds are chirping, the rain is falling, and the pollen count is through the roof. That can only mean one thing: Spring has sprung. And with the change in weather comes a new set of seasonal fruits and vegetables that not only taste delicious, but pack a serious nutritional punch. The next time you head to the grocery store or the farmers market, don’t forget to pick up these five spring treats.

Written byMichael Gollust.

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