Spring crops are coming in on the UK side thick and fast, but there are a few spring flavours we are enjoying from our friends on the continent whilst we patiently wait for the UK crops to kick in. Spanish asparagus is offering really good value this week, and excitingly we have the first smattering… Read More »
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Veg News 15th April
That bit of sunshine in Manchester last week has had everyone reaching for the leafy salads! Alongside Lyncroft Farm’s lovely, delicate butterheads, we’re expecting an early arrival of Strawberry Fields’ Green Oakleaf lettuces this Thursday – tunnel-grown in Lincolnshire and looking mighty fine, as you can see in the photos. The early spring sunshine has… Read More »
Veg news 8th April 🍅☀️
UK Isle of Wight tomatoes are here! And this always gets the Unicorn veg team super excited. Their sweet, earthy aroma fills the veg area, and that unmistakable full-bodied flavour is the first taste of UK summer abundance. For over 15 years, Isle of Wight Tomatoes have been growing their delicious crops in the sun-drenched,… Read More »
Veg News 1st April 🌞🌱
The sun is out, and spring has well and truly sprung! We’ve finally wheeled out our creaky old plant stand, now stocked with wonderful grow-your-own pot plants and seedling strips from Kindling Market Garden in Stockport. Seasoned plant-raising expert and ex-Unicorn veg buyer Dan, now head grower at Kindling, knows a thing or two about… Read More »
Veg News 25th March 🌷
Spring is making its mark on our shelves this week, with plenty of new season produce rolling in. Despite the rain in Spain and the south of France, we’re still receiving an abundance of fresh produce from our European suppliers – tender artichokes, vibrant asparagus, and sweet broad beans and peas to name a few,… Read More »
Veg News 18th March 🌶
Another hit of fresh, new season produce this week, in what is normally prime hungry gap territory. Spring greens are the real highlight, courtesy of Duncan in Ormskirk and Will Edwards down in Lincolnshire. The rich, dark leaves make a delicious side—try them simply steamed with a knob of butter and some lemon, tossed into… Read More »
