At this point in the year we see the bulk of our offer originating from Europe, France and Spain in particular. New crops are bringing an air of freshness to the display that’s hard to resist. Celery (Demeter certified), spring onions and fennel deserve a special mention. Aubergines and courgettes are abundant and excellent value. … Read More »
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Veg News 12th Feb
If we were ever going start a band, it would have to be called ‘Unicorn and the Kalettes’ 🙂 We’re loving this kale and Brussels sprout cross so much, we have made it our ‘veg of the month’, which means you’ll find it in abundance in the veg area as well as in certain dishes… Read More »
Seed potatoes
Growing your own veg? We’re stocking a lovely selection of seed potatoes. They are supplied to us by the Wass in North Yorkshire, who also supply many commercial growers in the UK and abroad. There are some 1st earlies (Accent), 2nd earlies (Charlotte) and a main crop variety (Rudolph, Alouette and Carolus). You don’t need an allotment or… Read More »
Veg news 25th January
This week is likely to be the last “bumper” kale week, where we have multiple varieties and colours. It does however herald the return of purple sprouting broccoli, a seasonal treat that likes the winter chill…..don’t forget you can eat the whole plant, not just the florets, just slice the stalks lengthways if they are… Read More »
Veg news 15th January
The UK brassica range is abundant this week. There is a wealth of cabbages to choose from: savoy, tundra and january king. Kale in red, green, Russian and winter wonderland varieties, as well as cavolo cero or ‘black kale’ (look out for Strawberry Fields’ – it’s lovely). Cauliflowers from Cornwall are plentiful and sprouts once… Read More »
veg news 11th January
While we hope this cold snap might spur on the growth of the purple sprouting broccoli, we have in the meantime a new addition to our brassica range – kalettes or flower sprouts are a kale/Brussels-sprout-cross that even the sprout haters might like! Sweet and nutty they are a very versatile little veg that can… Read More »