Happy March everyone! Surely I’m not the only one that’s glad to be well-shot of February. Even if the temperatures don’t reflect it, I think of the beginning of March bringing with it the optimism of spring.
Warm weather and sunny days are on their way! Unfortunately, as far as fresh produce is concerned, we are in the middle of the “hungry gap” in the UK. It’s still too cold for most food to start growing again and most staple crops that have been stored are now dwindling in supply. The Sustainable Food Trust has a really interesting article on the hungry gap in Britain that you can read here, if you’re interested. But never fear: by mid-May seasonal eaters can start to luxuriate in choice again!
And I try not to wish too much time away, but soon it will be asparagus season, and I love that weird, strange-looking, smelly vegetable!
Seasonal Eating in March
Food that is in season in the UK in the Spring (March, April & May):
bramley apple, lemon, banana, pomegranate, orange, rhubarb, grapefruit, apricot, nectarine, celeriac, cabbage, Jerusalem artichokes, spinach, bell peppers, pak choi, potatoes, sweet potatoes, purple sprouting broccoli, lettuce, cauliflower, spring greens, watercress, peas, radish brussels sprouts, leeks
Food to eat in the UK in March:
cauliflower, cabbage, potatoes, kale, leeks, purple sprouting broccoli, salsify, spinach, swede, and the spring onions are particularly good!
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