Your Guide To Eating British Seasonal Produce
Next time you’re pulling your shopping list together, why not take a peek at what’s in season? We share our hero highlights of the different fruit and veg in season each month, with plenty of recipe inspiration to help you celebrate the best of British seasonal produce.
Choosing fresh, seasonal food by shopping at our Market Street Greengrocers is a win-win for everyone. It’s kinder to your pocket, sourced locally from British farmers and better for your body, because when it comes to fruit and veg, the fresher it is, the better it is.
Spring is an incredible time for seasonal British produce, as vibrant greens and tender new arrivals finally hit our Market Street counters. It’s the season of British spring lamb and a spectacular variety of fresh catches, from meaty monkfish to juicy prawns.
Upgrade your spring recipe ideas by pairing tender meat with seasonal fruit in our Roast Lamb with Rhubarb recipe, or keep it light and crisp with a Crab, Avocado & Asparagus Salad featuring crunchy radishes and baby potatoes. The seasonal superstar, fresh asparagus, is a must-buy, whether you roast, steam, or fry it. Our comprehensive Asparagus Cooking Guide will teach you how to get the perfect crunch every time.
March
Purple Sprouting Broccoli
Radishes
Spring Greens
Maris Piper Potatoes
Brown Onions
Chestnut Mushrooms
April
Rhubarb
New Potatoes
Rocket
Spinach
Early Season Asparagus
Jersey Royal Potatoes
Celeriac
May
Asparagus
Lettuce
Peas
Samphire
Watercress
Broad beans
Savour the taste of sunshine with our bright and brilliant summer produce. It’s the ultimate season for British beef, perfect for the BBQ, alongside a rainbow of summer fruit and veg. Toss together a refreshing Sweetcorn Confetti Salad for your next garden party, or celebrate the season's harvest with our indulgent Plum and Summer Fruit Pudding, packed with sun-ripened berries. From garden to grill, summer is all about simple, spectacular flavours.
June
Strawberries
Cherries
Raspberries
Sweetheart Cabbage
Turnips
Chillies
Chives
July
Tomatoes
Blueberries
Blackcurrants
Fennel
Garlic
Swiss Chard
Tree-ripened peaches
Tree-ripened nectarines
August
Sweetcorn
Apricots
Green beans
Mangetout
Peppers
Plums
White Cabbage
Aubergine
As the leaves turn, it’s time to embrace the earthy flavours and juicy orchard fruits of autumn. This season brings a shift to richer fare, featuring prime British pork and the arrival of fresh oysters. It’s the ultimate time for comfort food, so why not use the season’s harvest in warming autumnal recipes? Try our vibrant Sweet Potato and Vegetable Curry for a spicy winter warmer, or put a seasonal twist on a classic with our Blackberry Bakewell Cake. These autumnal dishes are designed to keep you cosy all season long.
September
Blackberries
Butternut Squash
Courgettes
Runner Beans
Sweet Potatoes
Figs
Tenderstem broccoli
October
Pumpkin
Apples
Chestnuts
Red Cabbage
Swede
Squash
Broccoli
November
Royal Gala apples
Cranberries
Jerusalem Artichokes
King Edward potatoes
Cauliflower
Celery
Embrace the heart of roast dinner season! Winter is all about cooking low and slow, featuring a bounty of earthy winter root vegetables alongside seasonal stars like British turkey.
Get creative with easy winter meals that put a twist on tradition. Swap your traditional sides for our crispy Root Vegetable Fritters, or warm up with a bowl of our uniquely delicious Pear and Parsnip Soup. These seasonal winter dishes are the perfect way to stay cosy and satisfied all season long.
December
Brussels Sprouts
Chicory
Parsnips
Pears
Beetroot
Mushrooms
January
Kale
Spring Onions
Onions
Carrots
Savoy Cabbage
Artichoke
February
Leeks
Braeburn Apples
Forced Rhubarb
Pak Choi
Chicory
Sources: The British Dietetic Association; The Vegetarian Society; Love British Food