The new Dutch glasshouse season gets underway this week with the arrival of cucumbers from Zann in Rotterdam. As spring progresses we’ll see more and more produce out of Holland – they have huge glasshouse capacity for ratatouille crops such as aubergines and peppers, as well as tomatoes and salads too. Besides bringing the supply… Read More »
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veg news 9th March
We’re incredibly lucky to be able to look to some of our local suppliers in the North West this week for leafy salad greens to add a sparkle to your plate. The milder weather and sudden burst of sunshine has spurred on some produce that might otherwise still be on the limited side. Salad leaves… Read More »
Veg News 1st December
December is here and what better time to celebrate the shining star of the winter roast; the parsnip. We have our first arrival this week from Bagthorpe Farm in the unspoilt countryside of North Norfolk. At this time of year a frosty morning will add an extra hint of sweetness to root veg. Parsnips work… Read More »
Veg News 6th October
It’s not often that we get to sing the praises of broccoli in the veg news. Broccoli is a notoriously tricky crop to grow. It’s very sensitive to heat, so over the summer months yields and quality can be hit and miss. At this time, when the temperature drops, but frosts have not yet arrived,… Read More »
Veg News 12th May
We’re slowly waving goodbye to the ‘hungry gap’, as an influx of new season crops, all grown in Lancashire and Yorkshire, will be gracing our display this week. Glebelands in Sale and Organic Pantry in Tadcaster are both kicking off their radish harvest in earnest. We’ve found that radishes from the UK often taste more… Read More »
Veg news 5th May
After a truly sensational run, the Spanish avocado season has come to an end. Until the new harvest in November we’ll be sourcing them from South America and Africa, starting with Peru. Southern Hemisphere avocados do the job, but if (like us) you got used to the perfect creaminess of the Spanish ones, some management… Read More »