What is Local and Seasonal Produce?
Local produce is an item of food that is grown and sold in the area that you live in.
Seasonal Produce is an item of food that is at its best quality during that month.
Why you should buy local and Seasonal Produce
Buying local should be a lifestyle change that will last forever. Not only do you save a lot of money buying local, but you also help to support local employment - buying local ensures that our farmers and local communities benefit financially. You might not believe it, but fresh local produce is better tasting as it has travelled less so flavour is not lost or diminished. If you are concerned with additives, fertilisers, or any other product related issues you have the advantage of asking your local farmer. This way you can be guaranteed to have fresh and healthy produce to put inside your body. Finally the most important reason of all, buying local produce helps to decrease your own food miles. Less distance to travel means less carbon dioxide in our atmosphere.
Monthly Seasonal Vegetables List:
Monthly Seasonal Vegetables List:
January
Brussels sprouts, kale, leeks, parsnip, spinach, swede, turnip. February Broccoli, kale, leeks, parsnip, rocket, spinach, turnip. March Broccoli, kale, parsnip, rocket, turnip, watercress. April Broccoli, kale, watercress. May Asparagus, broccoli, lettuce, pumpkin, radish, rocket, spinach, watercress. June Asparagus, broad beans, broccoli, lettuce, mange tout, peas, pumpkin, radish, rocket, spinach, tomatoes, watercress. July Broad beans, broccoli, courgette, cucumber, French beans, garlic, lettuce, mange tout, marrow, onions, , peas, rocket, radish, runner beans, spinach, sweet corn, tomato watercress. |
August
Aubergine, broad beans, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, Chinese cabbage, courgette, cucumber, French beans, garlic, lettuce, mange tout, marrow, onions, pak choi, peas, peppers, pumpkin, rocket, radish, runner beans, spinach, sweet-corn, tomato watercress. September Aubergine, broad beans, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, Broccoli, Chinese cabbage, cucumber, fennel, French beans, garlic, lettuce, mange tout, marrow, onions, pumpkin, rocket, radish, runner beans, spinach, sweet-corn, tomato watercress October Broccoli, celerykale, leeks, parsnip, spinach, Swede, turnips November Brussels sprouts, celery, kale, leeks, parsnip, spinach, Swede, turnips December Brussels sprouts, celery, kale, leeks, parsnip, spinach, Swede, turnips Throughout the year carrots, beetroot, cabbage. |