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Spring Fruits and Vegetables in the South

Add crunch and color to your springtime spread with these fresh-picked favorites

illustration: John Burgoyne

Asparagus

Make these quick-cooking spears the star of soups, salads, stir-frys and more. Read more.


photo: John Burgoyne

Strawberries

Fresh berries can be enjoyed straight off the vine, and they brighten up tangy sauces, desserts, and salads. Read more.


illustration: John Burgoyne

Watercress

These dainty, mustardy leaves add a crunchy kick to sandwiches. Read more.


illustration: John Burgoyne

Radish

Spring’s first garden crop—crisp, peppery radishes—comes in dozens of varieties beyond the familiar round and red. Read more.


illustration: John Burgoyne

Kohlrabi

From pickles to slaw, kohlrabi makes an unexpected — and extra-crisp — substitute for cabbage. Read more.


illustration: John Burgoyne

Walking onions

A master gardener’s favorite, the walking onion—zingy, hardy, and self-planting— is ripe for revival. Read more.


illustration: John Burgoyne

Rhubarb

This versatile veggie is more than just pie filling. Read more.


illustration: John Burgoyne

Vidalia onions

Fried, grilled, or plated raw, Georgia’s famed Vidalia onions are springtime MVPs. Read more.


illustration: John Burgoyne

Leeks

Onions’ sweeter, more delicate cousins are culinary utility players. Read more.



illustration: JOHN BURGOYNE

Watermelon Radish 

Thinly sliced and simply dressed, the pink and green root veggies are a feast for the eyes and belly. Read more.



illustration: JOHN BURGOYNE

Pea Tendrils

Put springtime on the plate with earthy, flavorful green shoots. Read more.


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