Wednesday, May 21, 2014

The Best Local Vegetables For Springtime

By Rob Sutter


Certain crops will grow better during the spring than other; this point goes without saying. You never want to focus too much on the fruits and veggies that aren't in season, which means that you have to be attentive of the crops that will be able to stand out the most. With that said, which local vegetables may prove to be the best as we find ourselves in the midst of springtime? Here are just a few examples that will help your farm or garden stand out.

For those who want to grow local vegetables during the season of spring, artichokes are more than worth taking into account. There are many reasons for this, amongst them being both the fiber and vitamin C content associated with such products. The former is able to aid in the way of digestion, which is crucial for food to be broken down for nutritional purposes. The vitamin C, on the hand, can help the immune system in the long term, as companies such as Colle Farmers Market can support.

There is a level of intrigue that comes with asparagus, at least to me, because of the fact that it is actually available during all times of the year. My argument, though, is that asparagus is best cultivated during the springtime since the heat of the months that come after can prove detrimental. What this means is that, once you bring your asparagus home, it is worth keeping it in a cooler place so that it may be preserved. Asparagus contains a great deal of iron, which means that it can have a positive influence on red blood cells.

You may also want to consider growing radishes if you have a focus on local vegetables of the best variety. Much like asparagus, these crops can be cultivated at just about any point of the year but the problem is that radishes are far less common as the temperature increases. If you want to be able to grow them during springtime, it is in your best interest to do so while it's still relatively cool out. Both its vitamin C content as well as its potassium ensure that radishes stand tall.

It's clear that while there are a number of vegetables that can be grown effectively during the spring, these examples stand out. They are some of my favorites and they are healthy, to say the least. Their nutrients are diverse enough to where it is feasible to want to grow them during more manageable weather. For those who are looking to make the most out of growing the best vegetables, both in quality and variety, it is worth noting that these make your garden even broader.




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