august what's in season
Make the most of your food with eating the best of the seasonal produce the UK has to offer. From root vegetables to juicy fruit. Not only does UK seasonal food bring the best taste but also reduces the carbon footprint of the food you eat. Here's our "What's in season" summary for August.
Vegetables: Perfect for pies, stews, and soups
Artichoke, aubergine, beetroot, broad beans, broccoli, carrots, courgettes, cucumbers, garlic, lettuce, marrows, onions, peas, peppers, radishes, spinach, spring onions, sweetcorn, tomatoes and watercress.
Fruit: Add to crumbles, puddings, tarts or cakes
Apricots, bilberries, blueberries, cherries, figs, gooseberries, greengages, melons, peaches, plums and strawberries.
Poultry and Meats : Tender, juicy and full of flavour, these are ideal for casseroles, pies, stir frys and more
Beef, lamb, rabbit, venison and wood pigeon
Fish and seafood: Soft, succulent and at their peak of flavour
Coley, crab, haddock, mackerel, plaice, prawns, salmon, sardines, shrimp and squid.