Get Your Spring Garden Going with These 15 Fruits and Vegetables to Plant Now!

As much as we love them, after a few months of eating recipes using Brussels sprouts and dishes using winter squash and other heavy winter vegetables, we’re ready for some fresh flavors!

While most fruits and vegetables are available year-round, many are at their peak flavor in the spring. Many spring favorites can be found find at farmers' markets, too, so you can support local farms and get the freshest possible produce that wasn’t shipped thousands of miles to get to you.

Spring is also an ideal time to try new fruits and vegetables. If you tend to stick with the same old picks, it’s time to mix it up. Every week or two, add something new to your shopping list so you can experiment with new recipes and flavors. You just may discover a delicious, new addition to your menu rotation.

In addition, many spring fruits and vegetables are easy-to-grow in your garden. Growing your own is a great way to know exactly where your food comes from, too. And honestly, nothing is as satisfying as the crisp snap of a garden pea or a juicy red berry fresh out of your own garden bed. (Thinking about starting a garden? Here are 20 garden plan ideas to get you started!)

Ahead, our favorite spring fruits and vegetables to add to your shopping list or garden: