5 Fruits And Vegetables To Stock Up On In The Spring - Tasting Table

"Buying produce when it's in season offers the best taste and often the highest nutritional value, not to mention that when there's an abundance, the prices tend to come down."

"If there's one vegetable that you want to be tender, it's asparagus. This is a vegetable can be found in stores all year round, but the local harvest from March through to June is when you'll get young stems with the best flavor and texture."

"Look for stems that are firm and unblemished, with a vibrant color. Thinner stems will be more tender than larger ones, but it's best to buy asparagus based on how you plan to cook it."

"Purple asparagus is naturally sweeter and lower in fiber, making it more tender. You might be drawn to it for the visual appeal, but be aware that much of the purple color will turn green."

Supermarkets offer a wide variety of fruits and vegetables year-round due to diverse growing regions, imports, and refrigeration. Seasonal produce, particularly in spring, provides the best taste and nutrition. Spring vegetables like asparagus are tender and flavorful, with local harvests available from March to June. Thinner asparagus stems are more tender, while thicker ones are better for roasting. Green asparagus is common, but white and purple varieties exist, with purple being sweeter and more tender.

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