Spring alliums, like young garlic and onion, are popping up at farmer's markets and are much milder and sweeter than their more mature selves. Ramps are another favorite for frequent market-goers but are a little less known to the rest of us. Amelia Tarpey is the Program and Publicity Manger for GrowNYC Greenmarkets. She said get out there soon because spring allium season is fleeting.

Right now at Greenmarkets, spring onion and garlic range from $3 to $5 a bunch. Ramps are going for about $7 a bunch.