Spring Arrives at the Mississippi Farmers Market!

March 20, 2021

Saturdays | 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

What's Fresh

Here are just some of goodies you will find at the MFM Saturday

Yacon - Mustard Greens - Turnip Greens - Kohlrabi - Lettuce

Micro-greens - Turnip Roots - Spinach - Collard Greens

Spring Onions - Meyer Lemons - Fresh Frozen Blueberries

Bok Choy - Kale - Carrots - Beets - Spring Mix

Radishes - Mizuna - Parsley - Mint - Ginger - Turmeric

Gulf Shrimp - Beef - Milk - Eggs - Honey - Fresh Cut Flowers - Plants

Coffee - Canned Pickles - Sauces - Jams & Jellies - Relishes

Freshly-made Breads - Homemade Apple and Peach Turnovers

Pork Skins - Cookies - Pecans

Vendors

Spotlight on Yacon

This tasty tuber is similar in texture to a water chestnut or jicama. Juicy and crisp it is comparable in taste to carrots and Asian pears. In fact, it is sometimes described as a 'sun carrot', 'ground pear' or 'apple of the earth.' Even though it has a sweet taste it is low in sugar and contains no starch.

There are many ways in which to prepare and serve Yacon - it can be made into a delicious syrup, bake them as chips, include in soups, salads, desserts or a stir fry, but one of the best ways to eat it is raw! Amorphous Gardens on the North end of the market has Yacon!

"I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose I would always greet it in a garden." Ruth Stout

American author, best known for her "No Work" gardening books and techniques.

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Step into Spring at the Garden Extravaganza in Jackson!

The Garden Extravaganza is a family friendly event and includes a Children's Area. As always, the experts from Mississippi State University Extension will be there to answer all of your plant and gardening questions, offer help, and test your soil for free.

The real stars of course are the beautiful array of flowers and plants!

Stop by the Mississippi Trade Mart for this lovely show. Make it a double date and visit the Mississippi Farmers Market too!