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As the nights further draw in and November pushes on towards December we start to think it’s about time for our annual spud social. 30 of us staff, friends and family gathered excitedly for an evening to celebrate the potato, part fun, part serious research into cooking qualities. We try to keep it fresh and… Read More »

Today’s veg news spotlights beautiful broccoli. A staple in most baskets, it is a somewhat tricky and sensitive crop to grow, needing just the right balance of soil alkalinity, water and sunshine, and disliking heat and dryness, much like the summer we’ve just had! Despite these tricky conditions this year, we’ve been lucky to receive… Read More »

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 »

As we start to approach the hungry gap – that time of year when fresh, local crops are scarce, and we rely on stored produce, hardy field crops and our friends on the continent – any new-season UK arrivals feel extra special. This week, we’re thrilled to welcome back vibrant, delicious purple sprouting broccoli from… Read More »

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 »

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 »