Fruit And Vegetables In Season In January In The UK
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Want to know what fruits and vegetables are in season in January in the UK? Read on for the full guide.
Seasonal produce just makes so much sense. It’s cheaper to buy, tastes better, and doesn’t have to travel as far as imported varieties to get to our shops.
Admittedly, some months are easier than others to eat seasonally. January is definitely a bit of a lean month when it comes to fresh produce – especially fruit. However, there’s still a decent selection of vegetables in season that won’t leave you bored.
January, in particular, is a bumper month for kale. Are you a fan? I love Cavalo Nero kale, when I can find it, but sometimes I find the more widely available type of kale to be a bit on the bitter side.
However, I did recently hear an unusual tip to improve its taste. Apparently, you should give the leaves and stem a good old massage! This weird technique can help alleviate the bitterness and chewiness often associated with kale. Who knew?!
Now on with the show – here is what else is in season in January:
The Fruit & Vegetables In Season In January In The UK
Here’s what to look for in the shops this month:
The Fruit In Season In January
- Apples
- Pears
As you can see, it’s slim pickings for fruit, with not much in season in January. More abundant days are coming, though, so hang on in there. In the meantime, I’ve got heaps of ideas on how to use up apples and pears so that you don’t get bored of them.
The Vegetables To Eat Now
Thankfully, the vegetables in season in January in the UK are a bit more abundant than fruit. Here’s what to look for this month:
- Beetroot
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage (Savoy and Spring Green)
- Carrots – here’s how to store carrots to stop them from going soft and soggy in your fridge.
- Cauliflower
- Celeriac
- Celery
- Chicory
- Horseradish
- Jerusalem Artichoke
- Kale
- Kohlrabi
- Leeks
- Parsnips
- Potatoes (maincrop)
- Salsify
- Shallots
- Swede
- Turnips
The Herbs & Mushrooms To Eat Now
- Wild Mushrooms
- Rosemary
- Thyme
- Cress
- Mustard
What Are You Eating This Month?
What are you eating this month? My partner makes a mean vegetarian and vegan-friendly curry with potatoes. It’s my very favourite. I also like to cook this Brussels sprout gratin. Although I’m the only Brussels sprouts fan in my house, no one objects when I put this on the table! Basically, we’re into all the hale and hearty food to see us through this cold and wintry month.
If you’re looking for more cosy food ideas, try these vegetarian and vegan slow cooker recipes that I’ve collated. Many are made using these seasonal veggies.
Feel free to share your favourite January recipes or dishes in the comments for some seasonal inspiration! And here’s a look at what’s in season in February in case you want to plan ahead.
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Now, don’t mind me, I’m off to massage my kale!
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