In season

This article was originally published in March 2016

Rhubarb

Local rhubarb

Look for the first organic rhubarb of the season toward the bottom half of the month from Pacific Northwest growers in Oregon.

We’re also likely to see non-organic rhubarb come in a bit earlier from greenhouse operations that help get an early jump on the season.

Local, organic produce

  • Pixie tangerines
  • Bartlett pears
  • Red Bartlett pears
  • D’Anjou pears
  • Baby turnips
  • Russian kale
  • Kale raab
  • Spring onions

Also in this issue

Umpqua Valley Lamb

Since the 1990s, Umpqua Valley Lamb has supplied PCC with fresh lamb raised on lush pastures in southwest Oregon. Learn about the health benefits, cooking techniques, and four cuts to try.

Berry choices: you decide!

PCC Natural Markets is offering a choice in fresh berries so you, our members and shoppers, can decide for yourselves how you'd like to respond to a call to boycott the Driscoll's brand.

Staff picks

This month our staff are raving about Ziva hummus, Wholesum organic, fair trade produce and more!