Eating seasonally is a delightful way to enjoy fresh, flavoursome fruits and vegetables while also supporting local farmers and minimising the environmental impact of food transportation. In this post, we'll take you on a month-by-month journey through the best British produce to fill your organic cotton fruit and vegetable bags with.
JANUARY
đ„Ź Vegetables
Brussels sprouts, cabbages, cauliflower, kale, leeks, parsnips, swedes
đ Fruits
Apples, pears, rhubarb
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FEBRUARY
đ„Š Vegetables
Brussels sprouts, cabbages, cauliflower, kale, leeks, parsnips, purple sprouting broccoli, swedes
đ Fruits
Apples, pears, rhubarb
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MARCH
đ§ Vegetables
Cabbages, cauliflower, kale, leeks, purple sprouting broccoli, spring greens, spring onions
đ Fruits
Rhubarb, bramley apple
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APRIL
Vegetables
đ„Š Asparagus, cabbages, cauliflower, lettuce, purple sprouting broccoli, radishes, spring greens, spring onions, watercress, peas
đ Fruits
Rhubarb, cherries
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MAY
đ„ Vegetables
Asparagus, broad beans, lettuce, new potatoes, peas, radishes, rocket, samphire, spinach, spring onions, watercress
đ Fruits
Elderflowers, gooseberries, rhubarb, strawberries
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JUNE
đ„ Vegetables
Asparagus, beetroot, broad beans, carrots, lettuce, new potatoes, peas, radishes, rocket, samphire, spinach, spring onions, turnips, watercress
đž Fruits
Gooseberries, raspberries, redcurrants, strawberries
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JULY
đ„ Vegetables
Beetroot, broad beans, carrots, courgettes, fennel, French beans, lettuce, new potatoes, peas, radishes, runner beans, samphire, spinach, spring onions, turnips, watercress
đ« Fruits
Blackberries, blueberries, cherries, currants, gooseberries, raspberries, strawberries
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AUGUST
đ„ Vegetables
Aubergines, beetroot, broad beans, carrots, courgettes, cucumber, fennel, French beans, lettuce, new potatoes, peas, radishes, runner beans, sweetcorn, tomatoes, watercress
đ Fruits
Peaches, blackberries, blueberries, damsons, elderberries, plums, raspberries, tomatoes
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SEPTEMBER
đœ Vegetables
Aubergines, beetroot, butternut squash, carrots, courgettes, fennel, French beans, leeks, lettuce, main-crop potatoes, onions, parsnips, peas, pumpkin, radishes, runner beans, sweetcorn, tomatoes
đ Fruits
Apples, grapes, blackberries, damsons, elderberries, figs, pears, plums, raspberries
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OCTOBER
đ Vegetables
Beetroot, butternut squash, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, celeriac, fennel, kale, leeks, onions, parsnips, pumpkin, swedes, turnips
đ Fruits
Apples, damsons, figs, pears, quinces
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NOVEMBER
đ§ Vegetables
Beetroot, Brussels sprouts, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, celeriac, Jerusalem artichokes, kale, leeks, onions, parsnips, swedes, turnips
đ Fruits
Apples, pears, quinces
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DECEMBER
đ„Ź Vegetables
Brussels sprouts, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, celeriac, Jerusalem artichokes, kale, leeks, onions, parsnips, swedes, turnips
đ Fruits
Apples, pears
As you explore the seasonal offerings of British produce, remember to bring along your organic cotton fruit and vegetable bags when shopping at local markets, farm shops, or supermarkets. Filling your bags with fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables not only supports local agriculture but also helps to reduce plastic waste and carbon emissions from transporting produce over long distances.
By embracing seasonal eating and using our organic cotton bags to carry your bounty, you're promoting a sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyle that benefits both your health and the planet. So, get ready to enjoy the changing flavours of the seasons and discover the incredible variety of fruits and vegetables that the UK has to offer.