Fruit and vegetables are always at their best when they are bought in the right season. Below is a handy guide to show you what produce is at its' best month by month, although this can vary due to weather conditions.

 

 

January

Apples, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Carrots, Cauliflowers, Leeks, Onions, Parsnips, Pears, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Swede, Turnip

February

Apples, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Carrots, Cauliflowers, Leeks, Onions, Parsnips, Pears, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Swede, Turnip

March

Apples, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Carrots, Cauliflowers, Onions, Parsnips, Pears, Potatoes, Pumpkin, Radish, Swede, Watercress

April

Celery, Potatoes, Radish, Rhubarb, Spinach, Tomatoes, Watercress

May

Asparagus, Aubergine, Broad Beans, Cabbage, Celery, Cherries, Lettuce, New Potatoes, Potatoes, Radish, Rhubarb, Spinach, Tomatoes, Watercress

June

Asparagus, Aubergine, Broad Beans, Cabbage, Carrots, Celery, Cherries, Courgettes, French Beans, Gooseberries, Lettuce, New Potatoes, Peas, Radish, Raspberries,Rhubarb, Spinach, Spring Onions, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Watercress

July

Broad Beans, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Courgettes, French Beans, Gooseberries, Lettuce, New Potatoes, Onions, Peas, Potatoes, Radish, Raspberries, Rhubarb, Runner Beans, Spinach, Spring Onions, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Watercress

August

Apples, Aubergine, Blackberries, Broad Beans, Broccoli, Carrots, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Courgettes, Leeks, Lettuce, Marrow, New Potatoes, Onions, Parsnips, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radish, Raspberries, Rhubarb, Runner Beans, Spinach, Spring Onions, Strawberries, Swede, Tomatoes, Watercress

September

Apples, Aubergine, Blackberries, Broad Beans, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Courgettes, Grapes, Leeks, Lettuce, Marrow, New Potatoes, Onions, Parsnips, Pears, Plums, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radish, Raspberries, Rhubarb, Runner Beans, Spinach, Spring Onions, Strawberries, Swede, Sweetcorn, Tomatoes, Turnip, Watercress

October

Apples, Blackberries, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Carrots, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Grapes, Leeks, Lettuce, Marrow, Onions, Parsnips, Pears, Plums, Potatoes, Pumpkin, Radish, Runner Beans, Spinach, Spring Onions, Strawberries, Swede, Sweetcorn, Tomatoes, Turnip, Watercress

November

Apples, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Carrots, Cauliflower, Leeks, Lettuce, Onions, Parsnips, Pears, Potatoes, Pumpkin, Radish, Runner Beans, Spring Onions, Swede, Turnip, Watercess

December

Apples, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Carrots, Cauliflower, Leeks, Onions, Parsnips, Pears, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Swede, Turnip

 

     
   

Simon McCabe, Anthony Armstrong and Hilary Bell can all be contacted at the following address:-

The Food Chain (North East) C.I.C.
Unit 74-76
The North East Fruit & Veg Market
Earlsway
Team Valley
Gateshead
NE11 0QY

Tel: 0191 482 6820 Fax: 0191 482 6818
Email: foodchainorders@msn.com
Mobiles:
Simon McCabe 07981 650318
Anthony Armstrong 07757 247130
Hilary Bell 07757 247142