The seed potatoes have arrived! And with that our thoughts turn to early spring and all of the things we are starting to look forward to as the days slowly start to lengthen. Close to the top of the list is definitely grow your own season. We get our seed potatoes from John and Rachel up in… Read More »
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Veg News 28th January
This week fennel takes the spotlight in our veg news. The quality and flavour of the bulbs is superb right now, and it is also offering incredibly good value to boot, thanks to an abundant supply from growers in Italy, France and Spain. Fennel thrives in cooler temperatures, preferring to mature before the temperatures start to climb in… Read More »
Veg News 21st Jan
A short and very sweet veg news today (with just the right amount of tang) as we are championing Nadorcott clementines. Always highly anticipated by staff and customers, they are considered the crème de la crème of clementines. Nadorcott is a mid to late-maturing variety which has a superb depth of flavour and aroma and the… Read More »
Veg News 14th January
Our UK brassicas and root stand continue to shine this week as the weather (thankfully!) slowly starts to improve. We have the much anticipated arrival of kalettes this week courtesy of John and Rachel up at Newfields in North Yorkshire. Also known as ‘flower sprouts,’ these delicious brassicas are a cross between Brussels sprouts and kale and have a… Read More »
Veg News 7th January
The New Year has brought a dramatic start to 2025 weather-wise, creating significant challenges for our UK growers. They’ve been battling flooded fields, frozen ground, and layers of snow and ice. As ever, we’re incredibly grateful for their determination and graft, ensuring our veg display remains as abundant as possible. Despite the tough conditions, they’ve… Read More »
Veg news 17th Dec
Is it just us, or did Christmas kind of creep up on us there?! We will be having fresh fruit and vegetable deliveries daily of all your festive favourites right up until Christmas Eve. Starting tomorrow, we’ll have some delicious Sicilian oranges – juicy, vibrant, and definitely not to be missed. There will also be… Read More »