Unleashing the Bounty of June: A Guide to Seasonal Fruit & Veg in the British Isles
Fresh Produce Availability in June: Fruits and Vegetables Abundance
Welcome to the vibrant world of fruit and veg in June across the UK! Ready to indulge in a cornucopia of flavors? Here's what you can expect this month. Keep in mind that locality and weather can impact availability.
Delve into the images below and explore the following bounties:
- Freshly-picked Asparagus
- Beatroot, Cool and Earthy
- Jackpot of Blackcurrants
- Broad Beans, Plump and Delicious
- Nourishing Broccoli
- Wild Chickweed, Nature's Tiny Delight
- Miner's Lettuce or Claytonia
- Crosnes (Chinese Artichokes), Early Crop
- Coriander, to Add a Kick of Flavor
- Savor Courgettes and Cucumber
- Dandelion Greens, Floral Freshness
- Juicy Early Raspberries
- Turnips, Ready for the Pluck
- Dig into Fiddlehead Fern Shoots
- Sun-Kissed Figs
- French Beans for a Summertime Crunch
- Good King Henry, an Unsung Jewel
- Gooseberries, Tart and Tangy
- Ground Elder Leaves, Nutritious and Versatile
- Harvest Hops, Brewing's Lively Ingredient
- Huauzontle, a Mexican Treat
- Kohlrabi, the Root Vegetable to Love
- Lettuce, Perfect for Summer Salads
- Land Cress, Spicy Bite
- Radishes: Mooli and More
- Rhubarb, the Red Rockstar
- Rocket, Peppery and Pungent
- Rosehips, a Rose-Tinted Eaters' Delight
- Runner Beans, Beans on the Run
- Wild Samphire, Coasts Await
- Scorzonera, Young Leaves of Black Salsify
- Sea Beet (Wild Spinach), From Shores and Salty Soil
- Sorrel, Bright and Tart
- Spinach, Daily Greens
- Spring Onions, Every Day's a Good Onion Day
- Strawberries, Juicy and Sweet
- Summer Squash, For a Summery Twist
- Swiss Chard, Leafy Green Delight
- Wasabi, Dig into the Asian Flavor (if you can forage intricate Japanese growing conditions)
- Watercress, Streets, Rivers, or Fields, Here it Grows
- Wild Garlic, Greenery Close to Home
Reminders for a Safe and Sustainable Harvest:
- Wild Edibles: Always verify proper identification when foraging and avoid contaminated areas for wild edibles like chickweed, dandelion, alexanders, ground elder, sea beet, and wild garlic.
- Wasabi: Avoid using the imposter (horseradish) and opt for true wasabi plants, if possible.
- Availability: Some exotic cultivated crops may be hard to find or only available through home growing, specialty growers, or farmers' markets.
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References
[1] McCarthy, B. (2020).What to sow and harvest each month. BBC Gardening. Retrieved from https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/2V9jxhN94KJgT7nBLn5KFJF/what-to-sow-and-harvest-each-month
[2] National Trust Gardens & Landscapes. (n.d.). What’s to be planted this month? National Trust. Retrieved from https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/whats-to-be-planted-this-month
[3] RHS Garden Rosemoor. (n.d.). What to grow and harvest in June. Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved from https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor/planning-your-visit/plan-your-visit/what-to-grow-and-harvest-in-june
[4] Thompson & Morgan. (n.d.). What to sow in your vegetable garden in June. Thompson & Morgan. Retrieved from https://www.thompson-morgan.com/what-to-sow-in-your-vegetable-garden-in-june/
[5] The Ultimate Guide to Fresh Herbs. (n.d.). Waitrose Kitchen. Retrieved from https://www.waitrose.com/food/recipes/ultimate_guide_to_fresh_herbs_0273881.html?title1=Fresh%20herbs
Engage in a delightful blend of food-and-drink and lifestyle as we explore the bountiful offerings of gardening. From cooking with fresh Radishes, Mooli, and Rhubarb to cultivating our own Herbs like Basil, Thyme, and Coriander, gardening is not just a home-and-garden endeavor but an essential part of our food-and-drink preferences. With recipes incorporating the seasonal vegetables and fruits of June, such as courgettes, strawberries, and early raspberries, we can create a sustainable, locally sourced, and truly engaging lifestyle. Moreover, by joining gardening communities like "How to Dig For Victory" or "Allotment Life For Beginners," we can learn, share, and grow together, fostering a greater appreciation for the gardens that bring life to our tables.
