What is seasonal eating?
Eating with the seasons means choosing and consuming foods that is harvested in your country at that time. For example, we all enjoy strawberries in December, but they do not grow in the UK at that time of year. Instead, we have cranberries and apples, which traditionally feature in Christmas dishes.
Why is eating seasonally important?
Eating seasonally means eating locally, which means less air miles and therefore less use of fossil fuels. Eating locally supports local farmers, and the economy. Local food encourages the diversification of local agriculture, which improves the soil quality. Local food also tends to have more nutrients as there is less time between farm and fork.
See below our guide to which vegetables and fruits should be eaten during each month:
JANUARY
Vegetables
Beetroot, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Celeriac, Celery, Chicory, Jerusalem Artichokes, Kale, Leeks, Mushrooms, Onions, Parsnips, Spring Greens, Spring Onions, Squash, Swedes, Turnips
Fruit
Apples, Pears
FEBRUARY
Vegetables
Beetroot, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Celeriac, Chicory, Jerusalem Artichokes, Kale, Leeks, Mushrooms, Onions, Parsnips, Purple Sprouting Broccoli, Spring Greens, Spring Onions, Squash, Swedes
Fruit
Apples, Pears
MARCH
Vegetables
Artichoke, Beetroot, Cabbage, Carrots, Chicory, Cucumber, Leeks, Parsnip, Purple Sprouting Broccoli, Radishes, Sorrel, Spring Greens, Spring Onions, Watercress
Fruit
Rhubarb
APRIL
Vegetables
Artichoke, Beetroot, Cabbage, Carrots, Chicory, New Potatoes, Kale, Morel Mushrooms, Parsnips,
Radishes, Rocket, Sorrel, Spinach, Spring Greens, Spring Onions, Watercress
Fruit
Rhubarb
MAY
Vegetables
Artichoke, Asparagus, Aubergine, Beetroot, Chicory, Chillies, Elderflowers, Lettuce, New Potatoes, Peppers, Rocket
Fruit
Rhubarb, Strawberries
JUNE
Vegetables
Asparagus, Aubergine, Beetroot, Broad Beans, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Chicory, Chillies, Courgettes,
Cucumber, Elderflowers, Lettuce, Marrow, New Potatoes, Peas, Peppers, Radishes, Rocket, Runner Beans, Samphire, Sorrel, Spring Greens, Spring Onions, Summer Squash, Swiss Chard, Turnips, Watercress
Fruit
Blackcurrants, Cherries, Gooseberries, Raspberries, Redcurrants, Rhubarb, Strawberries, Tayberries
JULY
Vegetables
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
Fruit
Blackberries, Blackcurrants, Blueberries, Cherries, Gooseberries, Greengages, Loganberries,
Raspberries, Redcurrants, Rhubarb, Strawberries
AUGUST
Vegetables
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, Swiss Chard,
Tomatoes, Watercress
Fruit
Blackberries, Blackcurrants, Cherries, Damsons, Greengages, Loganberries, Plums, Raspberries,
Redcurrants, Rhubarb, Strawberries
SEPTEMBER
Vegetables
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, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watercress, Wild Mushrooms
Fruit
Blackberries, Damsons, Pears, Plums, Raspberries, Rhubarb, Strawberries
OCTOBER
Vegetables
Aubergine, Beetroot, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Squash, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Chestnuts, Chicory, Chillies, Courgette, Cucumber, Kale, Leeks, Lettuce, Marrow, Onions,
Parsnips, Peas, Potatoes, Pumpkin, Radishes, Rocket, Runner Beans, Spinach, Spring Greens, Spring Onions, Summer Squash, Swede, Sweetcorn, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watercress, Wild Mushrooms, Winter Squash
Fruit
Apples, Blackberries, Elderberries, Pears
NOVEMBER
Vegetables
Beetroot, Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Squash, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery,
Chestnuts, Chicory, Jerusalem Artichokes, Kale, Leeks, Onions, Parsnips, Potatoes, Pumpkin, Swede, Swiss Chard, Turnips, Watercress, Wild Mushrooms, Winter Squash
Fruit
Apples, Cranberries, Elderberries, Pears
DECEMBER
Vegetables
Beetroot, Brussels Sprouts, Carrots, Celeriac, Celery, Chestnuts, Chicory, Jerusalem Artichokes,
Kale, Leeks, Mushrooms, Onions, Parsnips, Potatoes, Pumpkin, Red Cabbage, Swede, Swiss Chard, Turnips, Watercress, Winter Squash
Fruit
Apples, Cranberries, Pears
