Whilst we are still firmly in the grasps of the hungry gap on UK brassicas, cabbage and kales our growers other leafy produce is coming along nicely. Our French producers lettuce crops are becoming scarce after struggling in the heavy rain and fluctuating temperatures over the Channel but just in time Strawberry Fields crop of… Read More »
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Veg news 23rd April
Francis Sampson has been supplying Unicorn with winter cauliflowers from his Cornish farm for as long as we can all remember. We were sad to hear that this will be his final growing season before he retires for a well deserved rest and to tackle his growing list of jobs around the farmhouse. Last week… Read More »
Veg news 16th April.
This week we approach the end of season for some UK lines that we have been enjoying over the recent months. Leeks from the winter UK crops are coming to an end and some potato varieties from John at Newfields in Fadmoor are also finished. We do have some new varieties of potatoes from Jonny… Read More »
Veg news 26th March
New in our range this week, we have packed mustard leaves from Kindling Market Garden in Stockport. Often a favorite from the salad leaves mix, this peppery leaf is also lovely cooked in Thai style cuisine. Throw in the pan and slightly wilt to give the dish an extra kick! As the hungry gap is approaching… Read More »
Veg News 19th March.
As the days are getting longer, we are excited to add some more springlike products to our shelves. This month marks the return of Libby and Paul Flintoff’s products. They are delivering us some spinach beet straight from their polytunnel in Preston to our shelves. These tender leaves differ from the true variety we have… Read More »
Veg news 20th February.
With days lengthening our UK growers are starting to see some bits and bobs being ready for picking. Purple Sprouting Broccoli has made a welcome return for us. This tender stemmed brassica has a long growing period and is overwintered for an early crop. It’s appearance always lets us know that Spring is not too… Read More »