What are the spring vegetables?
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Which vegetables are in season in summer?
Choosing seasonal vegetables means you can be sure you’re eating recently harvested produce, which is fresher and has a higher nutritional value.
But which vegetables are in season in spring?
We’ve selected a few for you.
COURGETTES
Zucchini belongs to the cucurbit family.
When very fresh, zucchini are usually sold with their flowers. Zucchini flowers can be battered and fried, or stuffed and baked—they’re delicious either way.
Zucchini are rich in potassium and are beneficial for urinary tract and intestinal health.
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EGGPLANT
With its vibrant color, this vegetable is rich in fiber and a valuable source of antioxidants, particularly anthocyanins, which give it its color and help cells defend themselves against free radicals. Eggplants protect the heart and are recommended for people with diabetes due to their low sugar content.
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ARTICHOKE
Among the tastiest autumn vegetables, artichokes are rich in fiber and help promote regular bowel movements. They’re low in calories and high in minerals, antioxidants, and vitamins such as C and K. Particularly rich in folate, they’re a valuable source of minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and iron, making them suitable for people with anemia.
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FENNEL
Fennel is an aromatic plant with a cylindrical, branching, ribbed stem.
It is rich in vitamins and antioxidants, and is great for digestion.
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CAULIFLOWER
A vegetable rich in fibre and antioxidants that help protect against pollution, as well as choline, an important nutrient we’re often lacking. Choline helps protect cells and DNA. It’s best stored in the fridge for only a short time and eaten promptly, or it will lose its delicate flavour.
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BROCCOLI
Broccoli are not only hydrating, thanks to their very high water content of 90%, but are also perfect for a balanced diet.
Broccoli have been credited with numerous health benefits that support various aspects of our wellbeing.
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CABBAGE
Cabbage is a leafy vegetable, rich in vitamins and minerals. Known all over the world, it’s very good for you, helping digestion and gut health. When fermented into sauerkraut, it’s packed with probiotics.
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LEEKS
Leeks are a highly versatile vegetable with countless health benefits.
They are widely used in cooking for their delicate flavor and many health benefits, including antioxidant and hydrating properties.
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CHICORY
It is a perennial herbaceous plant.
Its widespread use is due to its versatility in the kitchen and its nutritional properties, which make it a healthy addition to your diet.
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SWISS CHARD
Swiss chard has a delicate, slightly sweet flavor. Despite being light, it provides a good source of energy and offers considerable nutritional benefits thanks to its rich mineral content, including potassium, magnesium, iron and calcium.
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SPINACH
Among leafy greens, fresh organic spinach is a favorite thanks to its mild, slightly sweet flavor. It is delicious both raw in salads and cooked. Suitable for everyone, young and old, spinach is rich in nutrients that benefit the body.
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BROCCOLI RABE
Turnip greens are a vegetable belonging to the Brassicaceae family, which also includes cabbage. They are grown mainly in Calabria, Campania and Puglia and are harvested in autumn and winter. Turnip greens have a slightly bitter taste, and the tender florets and leaves are used in cooking. They are also a good source of fibre and micronutrients.
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FAVA BEANS
Fava beans belong to the legume family, which also includes beans, chickpeas, lentils and peas.
They are a nutritious and versatile legume that can be eaten fresh or dried, cooked or raw, boiled or ground.
They are great for bone and heart health and help combat anemia and high blood pressure.
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PEAS
The pea is an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the Fabaceae family, native to the Mediterranean and the East. It is grown for its seeds, which are eaten as food or used as animal feed. The term also refers to the plant's seed, which is rich in starch and protein.
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COURGETTES
Zucchini belongs to the cucurbit family.
When very fresh, zucchini are usually sold with their flowers. Zucchini flowers can be battered and fried, or stuffed and baked—they’re delicious either way.
Zucchini are rich in potassium and are beneficial for urinary tract and intestinal health.
Shop now
EGGPLANT
With its vibrant color, this vegetable is rich in fiber and a valuable source of antioxidants, particularly anthocyanins, which give it its color and help cells defend themselves against free radicals. Eggplants protect the heart and are recommended for people with diabetes due to their low sugar content.
Shop now
THE ARTICHOKE
Among the tastiest autumn vegetables, artichokes are rich in fiber and help promote regular bowel movements. They’re low in calories and high in minerals, antioxidants, and vitamins such as C and K. Particularly rich in folate, they’re a valuable source of minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and iron, making them suitable for people with anemia.
Shop now
FENNEL
Fennel is an aromatic plant with a cylindrical, branching, ribbed stem.
It is rich in vitamins and antioxidants, and is great for digestion.
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CAULIFLOWER
A vegetable rich in fibre and antioxidants that help protect against pollution, as well as choline, an important nutrient we’re often lacking. Choline helps protect cells and DNA. It’s best stored in the fridge for only a short time and eaten promptly, or it will lose its delicate flavour.
Shop now
BLACK BROCCOLI
Broccoli are not only hydrating, thanks to their very high water content of 90%, but are also perfect for a balanced diet.
Broccoli have been credited with numerous health benefits that support various aspects of our wellbeing.
Shop now
CABBAGE
Cabbage is a leafy vegetable, rich in vitamins and minerals. Known all over the world, it’s very good for you, helping digestion and gut health. When fermented into sauerkraut, it’s packed with probiotics.
Shop now
LEEK
Leeks are a highly versatile vegetable with countless health benefits.
They are widely used in cooking for their delicate flavor and many health benefits, including antioxidant and hydrating properties.
Shop now
CHICORY
It is a perennial herbaceous plant.
Its widespread use is due to its versatility in the kitchen and its nutritional properties, which make it a healthy addition to your diet.
Shop now
SWISS CHARD
Swiss chard has a delicate, slightly sweet flavor. Despite being light, it provides a good source of energy and offers considerable nutritional benefits thanks to its rich mineral content, including potassium, magnesium, iron and calcium.
Shop now
SPINACH
Among leafy greens, fresh organic spinach is a favorite thanks to its mild, slightly sweet flavor. It is delicious both raw in salads and cooked. Suitable for everyone, young and old, spinach is rich in nutrients that benefit the body.
Shop now
BROCCOLI RABE
Turnip greens are a vegetable belonging to the Brassicaceae family, which also includes cabbage. They are grown mainly in Calabria, Campania and Puglia and are harvested in autumn and winter. Turnip greens have a slightly bitter taste, and the tender florets and leaves are used in cooking. They are also a good source of fibre and micronutrients.
Shop now
FAVA BEANS
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PEAS
The pea is an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the Fabaceae family, native to the Mediterranean and the East. It is grown for its seeds, which are eaten as food or used as animal feed. The term also refers to the plant's seed, which is rich in starch and protein.
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What fruit is in season in spring?
The watchword: SWEETNESS.
Spring fruits are full of warm colors, delicious flavors and juiciness, sure to make your mouth water.
Here are some types of fruit you can buy in spring.
We’ve selected a few for you.
What are the spring fruits?
We’ve selected a few for you.
STRAWBERRIES
The strawberry is the queen of spring cooking and can be enjoyed in countless recipes, from desserts and preserves to risottos and meat main courses.
As well as being delicious, strawberries are also a valuable ally for our health.
They’re rich in valuable nutrients, including antioxidants, minerals, vitamins C and B9, and plenty of fiber.
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NAVEL ORANGES
It is seedless and even grows from sterile flowers. This variety is very juicy and has low acidity thanks to the fine texture of its segments, giving it a sweet flavor with a low acid-to-sugar ratio.
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TARocco ORANGES
The most popular orange variety in Italy and abroad, thanks to its qualities. Its peel is thin and smooth, medium to thin in thickness, and yellow with a reddish tinge over more than half its surface. It has low acidity and is ideal for healthy, delicious fresh juice.
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BLOOD ORANGES
Sanguinello oranges are known for their red, juicy flesh. They are seedless, with a full, rich flavor. Perfect eaten fresh or squeezed into a healthy juice!
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THE POMEGRANATE
It has numerous health benefits: it stimulates the immune system and may help prevent cancer and promote fertility. Pomegranate juice contains higher levels of antioxidants than most other fruit juices, which can help protect against certain diseases, such as Alzheimer’s. It provides 40% of your daily vitamin C requirement and protects the heart and cartilage.
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THE APPLE
Apples have beneficial properties, earning them the famous saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” They’re a valuable source of vitamins B1, B2, B6, A and C, and protect the heart by lowering blood cholesterol levels. Low in calories and rich in antioxidants, fiber and phytonutrients, they come in many delicious varieties to choose from.
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THE PEAR
They are first harvested in September, so autumn offers a wide range of varieties and flavours: Conference, Kaiser, Falstaff, Concorde, Rosada and many more. They are rich in pectin, a soluble fibre with detoxifying properties; they regulate the digestive system and stimulate the immune system. They help the body absorb sugar, lower cholesterol and aid digestion.
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KIWIS
The fruit has green or yellow flesh. Its skin is brownish, and the inside contains numerous black seeds
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STRAWBERRIES
The strawberry is the queen of spring cooking and can be enjoyed in countless recipes, from desserts and preserves to risottos and meat main courses.
As well as being delicious, strawberries are also a valuable ally for our health.
They’re rich in valuable nutrients, including antioxidants, minerals, vitamins C and B9, and plenty of fiber.
Shop now
TARocco ORANGES
The most popular orange variety in Italy and abroad, thanks to its properties. The peel is thin and smooth, with a medium to thin thickness, and yellow, turning red across more than half of its surface. It is low in acidity and ideal for healthy, delicious fresh-squeezed juice.
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NAVEL ORANGES
It is seedless and even grows from sterile flowers. This variety is very juicy and has low acidity thanks to the fine texture of its segments, giving it a sweet flavor with a low acid-to-sugar ratio.
Shop now
BLOOD ORANGES
Sanguinello oranges are known for their red, juicy flesh. They are seedless, with a full, rich flavor. Perfect eaten fresh or squeezed into a healthy juice!
Shop now
POMEGRANATE
It has numerous health benefits: it stimulates the immune system and may help prevent cancer and promote fertility. Pomegranate juice contains higher levels of antioxidants than most other fruit juices, which can help protect against certain diseases, such as Alzheimer’s. It provides 40% of your daily vitamin C requirement and protects the heart and cartilage.
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APPLE
Apples have beneficial properties, earning them the famous saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” They’re a valuable source of vitamins B1, B2, B6, A and C, and protect the heart by lowering blood cholesterol levels. Low in calories and rich in antioxidants, fiber and phytonutrients, they come in many delicious varieties to choose from.
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PEAR
They are first harvested in September, so autumn offers a wide range of varieties and flavours: Conference, Kaiser, Falstaff, Concorde, Rosada and many more. They are rich in pectin, a soluble fibre with detoxifying properties; they regulate the digestive system and stimulate the immune system. They help the body absorb sugar, lower cholesterol and aid digestion.
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