Aah, August. August is probably my favourite summer month, produce wise – the shops are just heaving with fresh local produce. August sees cos lettuce, plums and raspberries at their best, but there are heaps and heaps of other stuff in season too right now. Here is the guide to what fruit and vegetables are in season in August – and don’t forget to print off the free printer friendly version of this list to help you buy British when you’re at the shops. You can find it here: Fruit and Vegetables in Season in August.
Fruit In Season In August
Blackberries (try this blackberry and vanilla jam, and also tips on how to make berries last longer)
Bilberries
Blueberries
Bramley Apples
Cherries
Gooseberries (try this Gooseberry Clafoutis recipe!)
Greengages
Loganberries
Plums
Raspberries
Redcurrants
Strawberries (recipes to try: Strawberry Scones; Strawberry Butter; Strawberry & Basil Cocktail)
Vegetables In Season In August
Artichokes
Aubergines
Beetroot
Broad Beans
Broccoli
Cabbage (Red, Savoy and Spring Green)
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celery
Chillies
Courgettes
Cucumber (see this pickled cucumber with fennel flowers recipe – it’s so tasty!)
Fennel
French Beans
Garlic
Jersey Royal Potatoes
Kohl Rabi
Lettuce (Cos and Iceberg)
Marrow
New Potatoes
Onions
Pak Choi
Peas
Radishes
Rocket
Runner Beans
Samphire
Spinach
Spring Onions (see this handy guide on how to store spring onions for longer)
Squash
Sweetcorn
Tomatoes
Turnips
Watercress
Herbs In Season In August
Basil
Chervil
Chives
Coriander
Dill
Oregano
Mint
Parsley (curly and flat-leafed)
Rosemary
Sage
Sorrel
Tarragon
Thyme
What are you planning on cooking or baking this month? I’m all about the cucumber and raspberries this month – I cannot get enough of either!
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