Why buy seasonal and local food?

Fresh, local and seasonal food, particularly vegetables, can be much cheaper than imported vegetables.

Fresh vegetables and fruit have more vitamins in them than ones that have been stored and transported halfway around the world.

Local food supports local farmers and retailers.

British farming has among the highest standards for rearing livestock in the world, so animals are kept more humanely than in many other countries and you know that by buying British the animals have not suffered unnecessarily.

Local and seasonal food has much less of an impact on the environment.

Seasonal fruit and vegetables

Spring

Broccoli: purple sprouting
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Leeks
Spinach
Turnip
Swede

Rhubarb

Summer

Broad beans
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Cucumber
Lettuce
Beetroot
Spinach
Tomatoes
Beans: French/Runner Peas (in the pod)
Courgette/marrow

Strawberries
Gooseberries
Raspberries
Red &
Blackcurrants
Cherries
Peaches

Autumn

Beans: French/Runner
Beetroot
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celery
Sweetcorn
Tomatoes
Turnip and Swede

Plums
Blackberries
Apples
Pears

Winter

Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Kale
Leeks
Parsnip
Turnip and Swede