J A N U A R Y  -  F E B R U A R Y

May the Forced be with you...

Although the start to the year is often a cold one, one of the highlights is the start of Yorkshire Forced Rhubarb.

 

After all these years, growers still rely on tried and tested growing methods, which fundamentally means it is grown in the dark and picked by candlelight – no machinery and  very little, if any, electricity, so very planet friendly. By growing the product in the dark, this stops the natural photosynthesis process and means the rhubarb is a beautiful  pink colour. It also means that the glucose remains in the plant’s stems and means it is sweeter and requires no added sugar. It is grown in the Yorkshire Rhubarb Triangle, which has a Protected Designation of Origin, along with other special UK items such as Jersey Royals for example. The nights have been very cold of late so although small quantities have been coming through,, we expect Annabels Rhubarb to start in earnest in late January.

UK Grown...

The UK has suffered some really low temperatures over the past couple of weeks, plus heavy snow in some parts, which can lead to crop issues because of flooding caused by the melting snow. We have not had any reported issues yet and will keep you posted should any materialise.

 

It is a great time of year for hearty, comforting root veg including Carrots, Swede, Parsnips and Beetroot – all UK grown. The beetroots are available in traditional red, golden or candy.

 

There are also some delicious British cabbages, including Savoy and the aptly timed January King .

 

Despite the weather, plenty of great UK grown produce coming through, including, Kale, Red Kale [right], Onions, Spring Greens, Chantenay Carrots, Piccolo Parsnips, Watercress, Leeks,  Bramley Apples, Celeriac, Banana Shallots, Round Shallots, Sprouts, Sprouts Tops, Kalettes, Jacket Potatoes, New Potatoes, Maris Piper, King Edwards, Chippers Choice,, Agria, Yukon Gold Potatoes, Red Desiree Potatoes, Pink Fir Potatoes, Peashoots. The UK apples remain good quality especially Gala, Braeburn & Mairac which are from Kent, along with Conference Pears, which remain delicious when eaten ripe.

from Elsewhere...

 

January is a great month for citrus and all packed with healthy vitamins to help support those New Year resolutions!

 

Blood Oranges are now in full swing, alongside the no-chocolate ‘Chocolate’ Oranges, Sicilian/Leafy Lemons, Bergamots, Leafy Clementines, Grapefruit and Pomelo amongst others.

From Italy, stunning Rainbow Chard [left], Trevise, Tardivo, Castelfranco, Tropea/Grelot Onions, Delica Squash, Cima di Rappa, Baby Artichokes, Puntarella, Datterino Tomatoes and Monk’s Beard [right].


From France – Red Mustard Leaves, Mache, Chicory, Curly Endive/Frisee, Breakfast Radish, Rainbow Radish, Globe Artichokes, Chervil Root [below], Japanese Aubergines, Noire de Crimee (brown) Tomatoes [below], Purple/Orange Cauliflowers [below].

 

From further afield – delicious ready to eat Keitt Mangoes, Rambutan, Mangosteen, Pomegranates, Lychees, Papaya, Sharonfruit, Figs, Golden Kiwi. Custard Apples.

 

Both Grapes and Plums are expected to remain difficult and dearer through the remainder of January at least, both are South African currently.

 

  

 

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