What's in season?

Growing organic produce relies very much on “growing the way nature intended”, for this reason the seasons play an important part in the availability of crops. Think brussel sprouts at Christmas, pumpkin soup in October and sweet strawberries in late summer. 

 Remember the weather plays a major part in when our crops are ready to harvested so if you want to check what we have just pop into the shop or give us a call on 742383. 

The below list will give you a few ideas of produce available by season. A really good website for a comprehensive list is www.freshrightnow.com. 

January

Brussel sprouts, swede, leeks, savoy cabbage, parsnips, onions, potatoes

February

Parsnips, swede, potatoes, leeks, winter cabbage, onions

March
Leeks, spring cabbage, potatoes (includin lovely Jersey Royals), onions, swede

April
Rhubarb, potatoes, broccoli, cabbage, onions, lettuce

May
Lettuce, broad beans, cabbage, rocket, radish, spring onions, rhubarb

June
Asparagus, lettuce, new potatoes, winter onions, peas, cabbage, turnips, broad beans, raspberries

July
Runner beans, French beans, carrots, peas, strawberries, courgettes, all salad crops, cauliflower, tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes

August
Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, runner beans, French beans, black currants, red currants, strawberries, all salad crops, carrots, potatoes, marrows, squashes, blackberries, courgettes, onions

September
Cabbage, carrots, apples, pears, salad crops, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, sweet corn, marrows, squashes, courgettes, onions

October
Cabbage, swede, parsnip, carrots, turnips, broccoli, leeks, onions, potatoes, apples. pears

November
Cabbages, leeks, swede, brussel sprouts, parsnips, carrots

December
Brussel sprouts, parsnips, swede, leek, cabbage