Seasonal Fruit & Veg Guide

Seasonal fruit: Apples, pears

Seasonal vegetables / speciality: Beetroot, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, celeriac, chicory, Jerusalem artichokes, kale, leeks, mushrooms, onions, parsnips, purple sprouting broccoli, spring greens, spring onions, squash, swedes

February still leans heavily into robust winter veg, but signs of spring begin to creep in with the arrival of purple sprouting broccoli and brighter greens.

Seasonal fruit: Rhubarb

Seasonal vegetables / speciality: Artichoke, beetroot, cabbage, carrots, chicory, leeks, parsnips, purple sprouting broccoli, radishes, sorrel, spring greens, spring onions, watercress

March marks the shift into spring, with fresh, punchy ingredients starting to appear. Rhubarb arrives to brighten things up, while peppery greens and radishes bring a lighter feel to the season.

Seasonal fruit: Rhubarb

Seasonal vegetables / speciality: Artichoke, beetroot, cabbage, carrots, chicory, new potatoes, kale, morel mushrooms, parsnips, radishes, rocket, sorrel, spinach, spring greens, spring onions, watercress

April brings more freshness to the table, with leafy greens, herbs, and the first new potatoes beginning to make an appearance.

Seasonal fruit: Rhubarb, strawberries

Seasonal vegetables / speciality: Artichoke, asparagus, aubergine, beetroot, chicory, chillies, elderflowers, lettuce, marrow, new potatoes, peas, peppers, radishes, rocket, samphire, sorrel, spinach, spring greens, spring onions, watercress

May is when the season really begins to open up. Asparagus, peas, strawberries, and fresh leafy veg all help bring brighter flavours and lighter dishes into the kitchen.

Seasonal fruit: Blackberries, blackcurrants, blueberries, cherries, gooseberries, greengages, loganberries, raspberries, redcurrants, rhubarb, strawberries

Seasonal vegetables / speciality: Aubergine, beetroot, broad beans, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, chicory, chillies, courgettes, cucumber, fennel, French beans, garlic, kohlrabi, new potatoes, onions, peas, potatoes, radishes, rocket, runner beans, samphire, sorrel, spring greens, spring onions, summer squash, Swiss chard, tomatoes, turnips, watercress

July is one of the most abundant months of the year. From berries and cherries to tomatoes, beans, and courgettes, this is peak summer produce at its best.

Seasonal fruit: Blackberries, blackcurrants, cherries, damsons, greengages, loganberries, plums, raspberries, redcurrants, rhubarb, strawberries

Seasonal vegetables / speciality: Aubergine, beetroot, broad beans, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, chicory, chillies, courgettes, cucumber, fennel, French beans, garlic, kohlrabi, leeks, lettuce, mangetout, marrow, mushrooms, parsnips, peas, peppers, potatoes, pumpkin, radishes, rocket, runner beans, samphire, sorrel, spring greens, spring onions, summer squash, sweetcorn

August continues the summer abundance, with soft fruit, plums, beans, tomatoes, and sweetcorn all helping to make this one of the richest months for seasonal eating.

Seasonal fruit: Blackberries, damsons, pears, plums, raspberries, rhubarb, strawberries

Seasonal vegetables / speciality: Aubergine, beetroot, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, carrots, cauliflower, celery, courgettes, chicory, chillies, cucumber, garlic, kale, kohlrabi, leeks, lettuce, mangetout, marrow, onions, parsnips, peas, peppers, potatoes, pumpkin, radishes, rocket, runner beans, samphire, sorrel, spinach, spring greens, spring onions, summer squash, sweetcorn

September bridges summer and autumn beautifully, mixing the last of the lighter summer crops with the first squashes, roots, and colder-weather favourites.

Seasonal fruit: Apples, blackberries, elderberries, pears

Seasonal vegetables / speciality: Aubergine, beetroot, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, carrots, cauliflower, celeriac, celery, chestnuts, chicory, chillies, courgettes, cucumber, kale, leeks, lettuce, marrow, onions, parsnips, peas, potatoes, pumpkin, radishes, rocket, runner beans, spinach, spring greens, spring onions, summer squash, swedes, sweetcorn, Swiss chard, tomatoes

October is a true autumn month, bringing together apples, pears, squashes, roots, brassicas, and chestnuts for plenty of comforting seasonal cooking.

Seasonal fruit: Apples, cranberries, elderberries, pears

Seasonal vegetables / speciality: Beetroot, Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celeriac, celery, chestnuts, chicory, Jerusalem artichokes, kale, leeks, onions, parsnips, potatoes, pumpkin, swedes, Swiss chard, turnips, watercress, wild mushrooms, winter squash

November is all about depth and comfort. Root veg, squash, sprouts, and sturdy greens take over, making it ideal for hearty meals and slower cooking.

Seasonal fruit: Apples, cranberries, pears

Seasonal vegetables / speciality: Beetroot, Brussels sprouts, carrots, celeriac, celery, chestnuts, chicory, Jerusalem artichokes, kale, leeks, mushrooms, onions, parsnips, potatoes, pumpkin, red cabbage, swedes, Swiss chard, turnips, watercress, winter squash

December is full of classic winter produce, with festive favourites like sprouts, parsnips, red cabbage, and chestnuts sitting alongside earthy roots and greens.