Spring Seasonal Spotligh

Celebrate the freshest flavors of the season with these fruits and vegetables at their peak in May and June. Use this list as a guide when shopping or visiting a local farmers’ market. Let your little one help pick out a few—they’ll be more excited to eat what they helped choose!

Fresh Fruits

• Strawberries

• Rhubarb

• Apples (late-season storage)

• Raspberries (late June)

• Cherries (early varieties in June)

Crisp Vegetables

• Asparagus

• Peas (snap, snow, and shelling)

• Radishes

• Green onions

• Lettuce

• Spinach

• Arugula

• Baby kale

• Swiss chard

• Cabbage

Herbs & Extras  

• Mint 

• Parsley

• Dill

• Basil (late June)

• Chives

Little Hands Tip:

Let your child smell the herbs, snap the peas, or gently tear spinach leaves. These sensory moments make food fun and help build a positive relationship with fresh ingredients.