In season

This article was originally published in March 2016

Local rhubarb

Look for the first organic rhubarb of the season toward the bottom half of the month from Pacific Northwest growers in Oregon.

We’re also likely to see non-organic rhubarb come in a bit earlier from greenhouse operations that help get an early jump on the season.

Local, organic produce

Pixie tangerines
Bartlett pears
Red Bartlett pears
D’Anjou pears
Baby turnips
Russian kale
Kale raab
Spring onions

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