How to Eat Seasonally in Spring: What to Look For at the Market

There’s something truly joyful about eating with the seasons — and spring is when nature begins to wake up and deliver some of its brightest, freshest produce. From tender greens to the first stems of British asparagus, spring is a celebration of new beginnings on the farm and at the market.

At S. Thorogood & Sons, eating seasonally means flavour, nutrition, and supporting local growers — including our own farm in Southminster and our wider network of regenerative producers across the country.

Here’s your guide to what to look out for in spring and how to make the most of it.

What’s In Season This Spring?

Here’s a selection of standout spring crops you’ll find at the markets, many of which are grown by our team or trusted farming partners:

🌿 British Asparagus

A true seasonal star. Our asparagus is hand-harvested and available only for a few short weeks — usually from late April through June. It’s best enjoyed simply: grilled, steamed, or roasted with olive oil and flaky salt.

🥬 Baby Kale from the Betts Family

Delicate, tender, and nutrient-rich, baby kale is perfect in fresh salads or quickly wilted into pasta and grain bowls. Its small leaves make it versatile and quick to prepare.

🌱 Wild Garlic

Often foraged locally or grown by small-scale growers, wild garlic has a pungent, herbaceous flavour that makes it ideal for pesto, butter, or stirring through risottos.

🧅 Spring Onions & Fresh Herbs

These come into their own in spring — perfect for adding freshness to dressings, egg dishes, and salads. We work with several growers who supply beautiful, bunches of chive, parsley, sorrel, and dill.

🥔 New Potatoes

Creamy and nutty in flavour, new-season potatoes are best steamed and tossed with butter, lemon, and herbs. Keep the skins on — that’s where the flavour is.

🥕 Young Carrots, Radishes, and Leafy Greens

Look for smaller, more delicate versions of these familiar crops. Their shorter growing time means they’re tender and sweet, great raw or lightly cooked.

Supporting Regenerative, Local Farmers

At S. Thorogood & Sons, we work with farms that value regenerative methods — building soil health, protecting wildlife, and growing in harmony with nature. Eating seasonally is one of the simplest, most delicious ways to support that mission.

When you buy spring produce from our market stall, you’re not just getting food at its peak — you’re supporting a better way of farming.