Have you ever noticed how certain foods look and taste better at different times of the year?

It’s down to seasonality. If you eat a tomato in July, it’s a completely different experience to eating one in December. If you eat a carrot in September, it’s totally different to May. By catching foods when they’re in season, you’ll enjoy them at their best.

Eating fruits and vegetables that are in season offers numerous benefits: they are often more nutrient-dense, have better flavour, and are typically more affordable. During the summer months in the UK, a variety of produce reaches its peak. Incorporating these into your meals can enhance your diet and overall health.

Nutrient Density: Seasonal produce is harvested at its peak ripeness, ensuring maximum vitamin and mineral content.

Enhanced Flavour: Fruits and vegetables in season tend to be fresher and more flavourful.

Cost-Effective: When produce is abundant and in season, it is often more affordable due to reduced transportation and storage costs.

So now we know why it’s best to eat with the seasons, let’s look at the produce coming into season in the next few months…

Seasonal Produce in the UK During Summer (June to August)

Here is a selection of fruits and vegetables that are in season during the UK summer months:

Fruits:

  • Strawberries

  • Raspberries

  • Blackberries

  • Blueberries

  • Cherries

  • Gooseberries

  • Plums

  • Currants (red, black)

  • Tomatoes

  • Peaches

  • Melons

Vegetables:

  • Asparagus

  • Aubergine

  • Beetroot

  • Broad beans

  • Broccoli

  • Carrots

  • Cauliflower

  • Courgettes

  • Cucumber

  • Fennel

  • French beans

  • Garlic

  • Lettuce and other salad leaves

  • New potatoes

  • Peas

  • Peppers

  • Radishes

  • Rocket

  • Runner beans

  • Samphire

  • Spinach

  • Spring onions

  • Sweetcorn

  • Swiss chard

  • Turnips

Incorporating these seasonal items into your diet not only enhances your meals but also supports sustainable eating practices. For a more comprehensive list and additional information on seasonal eating, you can refer to the British Dietetic Association’s handy guide.

By choosing seasonal produce, you enjoy fresher, tastier, and more nutritious foods while also benefiting from cost savings.

Eating your five a day needn’t be difficult, and it’s a lot easier if you make a point of eating seasonally. As you can see from this list, there’s a lot of options for you choose from. There’s probably a few fruits and vegetables that you wouldn’t normally pick as well, so use the list as inspiration!

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