A mild winter and early spring means visitors will have more variety at the start of the Coupeville Farmers Market Saturday.

Gearing up for its 37th consecutive year, the market will hold its regular schedule of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays at the Coupeville Community Green.

Coupeville’s market is the third oldest market in the second oldest town in Washington, said market manager Peg Tennant.

Because of the mild weather, visitors will likely see more produce vendors earlier in the market season.

“It’s an early spring so we’ll have early market greens,” she said.

Fresh produce like rhubard, broccolini and other winter produce may also be found.

Market vendor Dorothy Mueller said the ground is warmer this spring and there was relatively no freeze during the winter.

Because of this some winter vegetables are still being harvested and farmers will be able to plant earlier than usual.

Mueller and her Bells Farm are still harvesting swiss chard, carrots, spinach and beets.

She said she will begin planting additional crops of spinach, cabbage, carrots, peas and kohlrabi this week with the first crops ready to harvest in about six weeks. She said almost everything but beans and corn can be planted now.

The market averages about 32 vendors each year, with a minimum of five full- time farmers to ensure it maintains its farmers market status.

Because of some food regulation changes on home kitchens, Tennant said she’s lost a couple of vendors.

Hot food vendor Hot Rock Pizza does plan on returning from time-to-time throughout the season. Other hot food vendors include a taco vendor and kettle corn.

Due to changes in the Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival schedule, the market will be open during National Farmer’s Market Appreciation Week, Aug. 8.

“We’re thinking of special things we can do,” Tennant said.

The market will also be open Saturday, July 4.

Opening day will include the Opening Day Market Basket Givewaway, which features goods from many of the vendors.

For every $10 spent in one booth, a person will get a ticket.

The winner will be chosen at 1:45 p.m. and need not be present to win.

However, they must be able to meet up with Tennant within 24 hours to ensure basket freshness.