Seasonal Ingredients in August
Local Fruit
Apricot, Blackberry, Black/White/Redcurrants, Blueberry, Damson plum, Early apples, Greengages, Gooseberry, Loganberry, Plums, Raspberry, Strawberry, Tayberry
Imported Fruit
Apricots, Pineapple, Fig, Honeydew, Peaches, Pomegranate, Nectarines, Watermelon
Vegetables
Aubergine, Beetroot, Broad beans, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrot, Cavolo nero, Celeriac, Celery, Chard, Chicory, Chilli, Courgette, Cucumber, Fennel , Garlic, Globe artichoke, Green beans, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leeks, Lettuce, Mangetout, Marrow, New potatoes, Pak Choy, Peas, Peppers, Pumpkins, Radishes, Rocket, Runner beans, Shallot, Sorrel, Spinach, Spring onion, Squash, Sweetcorn, Swiss chard, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watercress
Meat / Game
Goose, Grouse, Hare, Lamb, Quail, Rabbit, Snipe, Venison (bucks/stags), Wood pigeon
Fish
Black bream, Brill, Coley, Sardine, Crab, Crayfish, Haddock, Halibut, Hake, Kipper, Langoustine, Lobster, Mackerel, Monkfish, Oysters, Plaice, Red mullet, Salmon, Sardine, Scallops, Trout, Silver mullet, Tuna, Whelks, Whiting
Herbs
Basil, Chervil, Chives, Coriander, Dill, Fennel, Lovage, Marjoram, Mint, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Sorrel, Summer savory, Tarragon, Thyme, Winter savory
Forage
Bilberry, Blackberry, Crab apple, Elderberries, Hazelnut, Rowan berries, Samphire, Wild damson, Wild mushrooms
Ingredients
Please note:
The list of seasonal ingredients available this month was put together using information from a variety of trustable sources (see below). Bear in mind that this seasonal food table is more of an informative guide. Most of the food is grown in the UK but we included some imported fruit and veggies available from supermarkets too.
https://www.wildfooduk.com/mushroom-guide/
https://www.kingfisherbrixham.co.uk/fish-seafood/what-s-in-season
https://www.pennygolightly.com/british-seasonal-food-july/
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/50106d/Seasonality+Tables_Meat%26Game.pdf
https://www.wildmeat.co.uk/pages/game-seasons
https://sheringhams.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/seasonal-chart.pdf
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2017/08/foraging-in-august/
https://www.wildfooduk.com/wild-plant-guide/
https://thecornishfishmonger.co.uk/whats-in-season/fish-in-august/
https://www.arnoldsproduce.co.uk/wholesale-fruitandveg/seasonal-produce/