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Why does eating seasonal British produce matter?

It makes economic sense to eat seasonally as fruit and vegetables are sold more cheaply when there is a glut. Consider making tomato sauce using surplus tomatoes in late summer to see you through the winter months.

Eating seasonally has health benefits too: foods in season contain the nutrients, minerals and trace elements that our bodies need at particular times of year. For example, British Food Fortnight marks the shift from summer to winter and the fruit and vegetables that are coming into season then, such as butternut squash and apples, are packed with vitamin C to boost our resistance to winter colds.

With calls for us to eat at least five portions a day, fruit and vegetables are taking a more prominent role in menu planning. Think about pairing fruits and vegetables with produce that are grown or reared in the same locality e.g. watercress and trout from the rivers of Hampshire or apples and pork from the orchard-filled fields of Gloucestershire.

When looking to purchase fruit and vegetables, keep an eye out for marks such as the Red Tractor logo 

Visit our logos and marks page for further information on certification. 

What fruits amp; vegetables are in season when?

 Spring (March-MaySummer (June-Aug)Autumn (Sept-Nov)Winter (Dec-Feb)FruitRhubarbBlueberries 
Currants 
ElderflowersGreengages
Loganberries 
Plums 
Raspberries 
Strawberries 
TayberriesApples 
Blackberries
Damsons 
Elderberries
Pears 
Plums 
Quince 
SloesApples 
PearsVegAsparagus Cauliflower Cucumber 
Jersey Royal New Potatoes 
Purple Sprouting Broccoli 
Radishes 
Savoy Cabbage 
Sorrel 
Spinach 
Spring Greens 
Spring Onion 
WatercressAubergine 
Beetroot 
Broad Beans 
Broccoli 
Carrots 
Courgettes 
Cucumber 
Fennel 
Fresh Peas 
Garlic 
Green Beans 
Lettuce and Salad Leaves 
New potatoes 
Radishes 
Rocket 
Runner Beans 
Salad Onions 
Sorrel 
Tomatoes 
WatercressBeetroot 
Carrot 
Celeriac 
Fennel 
Field - Mushrooms
Kale 
Leeks 
Lettuce 
Marrow 
Potatoes 
Pumpkin 
Rocket 
Sorrel 
Squashes 
Sweetcorn 
Tomatoes 
WatercressBeetroot 
Brussels Sprouts 
Cabbage 
Cauliflower
Celeriac 
Chicory 
Fennel 
Jerusalem -Artichoke 
Kale 
Leeks 
Parsnips 
Potatoes 
Red Cabbage 
Swede 
Turnips

Grow your own!

There is nothing more satisfying than growing your own fruit amp; veg and there is lots of resources and support that can help get you going. Below are just of couple of examples to help get you going:

Eat Seasonably provide tips and guidance on how and what to grow when.The Royal Horticultural Society lists fruits and vegetables alphabetically, with information on each plant and how to grow it. 

Visit our Sourcing page for more information on sourcing British fruit amp; vegetables.

Delicious fruit amp; veg recipes.