At Four Seasons Fruiterers, seasonal thinking sits at the heart of how food is sourced, selected and delivered for professional kitchens.
March brings a range of food dates to add to your diary. St David’s Day starts us off on 1 March. British Pie Week shines a spotlight on the best pies from across the country during 2 – 8 March. Mother’s Day is on Sunday, 15 March, with St Patrick’s Day following on Tuesday, 17 March. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan on either Thursday, 19 March or Friday, 20 March 2026. And maybe the most important of all, International Waffle Day is on 25 March, it is a bit like Pancake Day, but with waffles.
As if we need any excuses for delicious seasonal fruit and veg like:
- bramley apples
- cauliflower
- grapefruit
- kale
- leeks
- lemons
- nettles
- oranges
- pak choi
- radicchio
- rhubarb
- salisfy
- sorrel
- spinach
- spring onions
- swede
- watercress
- white asparagus
Download your copy of the Four Season Fruiterers seasonal calendar here.
Seasonal Vegetables for March
Spring Onions
Spring onions, also called salad onions or scallions, are harvested from March to October. The whole plant is edible and has a mild, almost sweet onion flavour. Spring onions complement many fish dishes and Chinese dishes.
White Asparagus
White asparagus has a relatively short season at the start of Spring. It is grown in the dark under soil and harvested early in the morning before sunrise to prevent chlorophyll from forming. White asparagus takes longer to cook than green asparagus. It complements nutty flavours like truffle shavings, salty flavours and eggs.
Spinach
Spinach is harvested from March to November. Used in cuisine worldwide, spinach pairs well with dairy and eggs.
Cauliflower
Cauliflower can be sown and planted during the first half of the year and can be harvested all year round, depending on the variety. It is incredibly versatile and affordable. Cauliflower complements many cheeses and is excellent in curries or as a substitute for rice or potatoes.
Kale
Kale and curly kale are harvested from October through to April. It is a salad crop and a leafy green; it can even be grown as a microherb. It can be tough and may need cooking a little longer than you expect.
Kale complements citrus, nuts, garlic, and strong cheeses and takes the spotlight in creamy pastas and green smoothies.
Seasonal Salad Leaves for March
Endive
Endive is harvested from March to November. It is a type of chicory that can be ‘forced’ into rapid growth by being kept in complete darkness or grown more traditionally. Endive complements duck, rabbit and goat’s cheese.
Seasonal Fruits for March
Rhubarb
Rhubarb is harvested from March to July. Spring is forced rhubarb season. They have a stunning pink hue and are generally more tender and sweeter than rhubarb grown in sunlight. Rhubarb complements beautifully with sweet fruits such as strawberries and apples, as well as spices like ginger and cinnamon. It also complements rich ingredients like cream and cheese, making it a versatile ingredient in both desserts and savoury dishes.
Bramley Apples
Bramley apples, the most popular cooking apple in Britain, are harvested from December until March. They are great for pies, crumbles and strudels, but more unconventionally, they complement parsnips in creamy soups. Bramley apple sauce is the perfect accompaniment for pork.
Grapefruits
Grapefruits, the largest citrus fruit, are available year-round but are juicier during the Spring and Winter. They are great for breakfast or a snack when cut in half and sprinkled with sugar or ginger. Grapefruits complement seafood, crustaceans and many fruit or vegetable salads.
