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The first weekend of March brought sunshine to Toronto and lured everyone out of hibernation. On the way to St.Lawrence Market we saw dozens of joggers and cyclists taking advantage of the warmer temperatures. To our surprise fresh spring vegetables were for sale too, marking the end of the "hungry gap". What signs of spring have you noticed in your neighbourhood?
We arrived at the Farmer's Market bright and early and it was already packed. Shoppers were crowded around the vendors' tables hungry to see which new vegetables were available. There were so many shoppers out (compared to the winter) that the only eggs left to buy were the cute little peewees.
The End of the "Hungry Gap"
This was the first weekend of 2010 that we could buy fresh asparagus and green beans. Forced rhubarb is ready too, but beware -- I learned last year spring that it can be bitter compared to the mature rhubarb that is left to grow for a few more weeks.
The wider selection of produce marked the end of the "hungry gap". The hungry gap is a gardeners' term for the period in the spring during which there is no fresh produce available from the garden and the winter supplies are running low. What have you been eating during the hungry gap? Which fruits and vegetables have you missed most during the winter?
Here is list of vegetables to expect during the next couple of months according to Foodland Ontario:
- Cucumbers
- Green Beans
- Asparagus
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Lettuce
- Radishes
- Spinach
We're excited about the new vegetables and plan on using them in our slow cooker soon. What are you looking forward to this spring?
Zibi Lord
