SPRING FARM STARS

Top Spring Bay Area Farm Stars in the Bay Area and South Bay

By Margie Kriebel / Photography By Paulette Phlipot | Last Updated March 11, 2020

Photography by Paulette Phlipot

This Spring, look to the stars! Celebrate the stars of the Bay Area’s spring produce and the local farmers who bring these top crops to your plate. Enjoy this season’s freshest picks.

Learn about this season’s star produce and celebrate the star farmers who share their top crop insights.

A Taste of South Bay Area Artichokes

The artichoke is a large plant that boasts a dazzling thistle flower with narrow purple petals. Considered a delicacy by many, the plant is grown almost exclusively in Monterey and Santa Clara...

A Taste of Bay Area Fresh Peas

Vibrant green peas make their debut at markets in March and remain available through early fall thanks to the mild coastal climate of San Mateo County and Iacopi Farms’ commitment to multiple...

A Taste of Bay Area Leafy Greens and Lettuce

Lettuces are one of the first and most lovely spring vegetables to sprout. Their delicate leaves hold a wealth of flavor, texture and color. Exciting heirloom varieties are increasingly becoming...

A Taste of Bay Area Strawberries

Sweet, flavorful strawberries grow in abundance along the San Mateo County Coast. Popular varieties grown locally include Albion, Chandler, Mara des Bois and Seascape. The choicest berries at farmers...

A Taste of Bay Area Fava Beans

The fava bean, also known as the broad bean, is a large green pod that surrounds six to eight flat beans each encased in a skin. It’s a favorite spring shell bean with local chefs, who serve them in...