The last two weeks saw delayed deliveries due to some trickier weather conditions and consequently gaps in our range, both on European and UK lines, but we’re back to normal this week! There are reports that the Beast from the East caused further problems, namely to the UK asparagus and new potato crops meaning they… Read More »
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Veg News 20th Feb
Kalettes are back! They may sound like a Motown supergroup, but we’re in fact talking about delicious flower sprouts grown in Yorkshire. This Brussels sprout and kale cross is a relatively new vegetable and it’s becoming increasingly popular (including among Unicorn staff) because of its mild sweetness and versatility. Our last apple pallet from Paul Ward in… Read More »
Veg News 6th Feb
It may be snowing in Manchester and Europe, but thus far it is not comprising the excellent range of produce we have both on the fruit and veg side. You may have noticed the massive pears out of Holland. We usually aim for a more modest size! Pears, however, have been subject to the same… Read More »
Spud Guide
You could never accuse us of not taking our veg seriously. Perhaps a little too seriously when it comes to potatoes? Certain co-op members in particular could certainly be described as potato ‘enthusiasts’. But honestly, a spud isn’t just a spud, so here we make an attempt to turn our obsession into a useful guide… Read More »
Veg news 16th January
This week brings the first arrival of seed potatoes, and with it the promise of a new growing year for all allotmenteers out there. We’ve got Accent and Marfona in store and ready to chit, with more varieties arriving in the coming weeks. Golden beetroot from Royal Oak and Strawberry Fields is radiating a mid-winter… Read More »
WHITETHORN FARM
Whitethorn Farm at Carey in Herefordshire has about 16 acres of organic orchards, including cider apples, dessert and culinary apples, plums, pears and cherries. Almost 70 varieties in all, chosen by Martin and Rachel Soble for their flavour and suitability for organic systems. Most of these are older varieties, planted by the Sobles from 2005… Read More »
