The article highlights the start of the spring vegetable market season in Zhejiang Province, China. It notes the availability of seasonal vegetables like malanyou, shepherd's purse, and spring bamboo shoots in local farmers' markets. Despite the higher prices this year, except for Chinese cartoon shelves, the costs have remained relatively steady. The article also shares a recipe for 'Ben; magnetic beans', a local delicacy from Jiaxing city, made with spring vegetables and passed down through generations.