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What local Atlanta and Georgia food is in season in April?

Posted by Our Green Atlanta on April 15, 2009

While we’ve been seeing a large amount of leafy greens on the local Atlanta produce stands the past month or two, some seasonal favorites (such as asparugus and strawberries) are starting to emerge from Georgia farms this month. Shop local and find these vegetables and fruits in your farmers’ markets! Not sure where to look? Check out my “food!” page at the top of this site!

Here’s a list of what’s in season now:

  • Arugula
  • Asparagus (April – June; only lasts a few months!)
  • Beets
  • Bok choy
  • Cabbage
  • Carrots
  • Collards
  • Green garlic
  • Kale & other greens
  • Lettuce
  • Mushrooms
  • English peas
  • Radishes
  • Spinach
  • Strawberries (April – June; only three months! Stay tuned for a blog coming up on pick-your-own farms)
  • Turnips

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