What can we buy in March? Winter is drawing to a close, and buds and sprouts are announcing nature waking up. Homegrown sprouts, which are rich in vitamins, are perfect in this time of the year with their depurative properties. Besides the traditional cereal and legume sprouts, try Greek hay sprouts with their slightly bitter taste. They can be easily grown and give a special touch to salads and sandwiches, especially with ricotta cheese.

What’s in season in March

Vegetables

Beetroot, broccoli, artichoke, cardoon, catalogna chicory, carrot, cauliflower, white cabbage, Savoy cabbage, Brussels sprout, chicory, turnip top, spring onion, sauerkraut, watercress, beet top, fennel, endive, lettuce, hops, leek, red radicchi, turnip, radish, scorzonera, scorzobianca, spinach, dandelion, valerianella, pumpkin.

Fruits

Kiwi, orange, tangerine, clementine, lemon, grapefruit, cedar, apple, pear, dried fruits.

Fish

Anchovy, grey mullet, cod, sardine, sole, tuna. But remember that many fish species are endangered in the Mediterranean and the North Sea; consult the sustainable fish guide before choosing them.

Tradotto da Francesca Clemente