A Seasonal Eater's Guide to Spring Produce

Artichokes are at their peak from March until June, with petite baby artichokes available for a slightly truncated season: March through May.

Asparagus is at its snappiest from March till May.

Cardoons, an Italian staple, are available in Winter, Spring, and early Summer.

The exotic cherimoya can be found from January to May in a good year.

Chervil is at its peak in Spring.

Fava bean harvest signifies the transition from Spring to Summer, as fava beans are typically available April through July.

Leeks are generally available year-round, with their peak during the Spring season.

While mangoes don't typically grow in the US, their peak season runs from April through June in the equatorial climes where they're harvested.

Stinging nettles are available in markets January through July.

Tender pea shoots and tendrils are typically available January through May.

Strawberries are at their sweetest from April to July, though they are available at farmers markets as early as March and as late as October.