Seasonal Produce UK: What’s in Season Now?

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Seasonal Produce UK: What's in Season Now?

Discover what's in season in the UK throughout the year. Explore seasonal fruit and vegetables, learn what British growers may be harvesting now and use GrowHive to find fresh produce from farms, farm shops and independent growers.

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12-month UK guide Current month updates automatically Real GrowHive marketplace links
Eat with the seasons

What Does Seasonal Produce Mean?

Seasonal produce is fruit and vegetables that naturally reach harvest at particular times of the year. British growing conditions change from winter through spring, summer and autumn, so the foods being harvested also change.

Some produce has a short and distinctive season, while other crops can be harvested for longer or stored after harvest. Protected growing, different varieties and regional conditions can also affect when individual crops become available.

GrowHive uses this page as a guide rather than a guarantee that every listed product will be available. What customers can actually buy depends on the farms and growers currently selling through the marketplace.

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What's in Season This September?

Here are examples of fruit and vegetables typically associated with the UK season this month. Exact availability can vary by grower, location and weather.

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Autumn produce

Discover what British farms and growers may be harvesting or selling at this time of year.

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Fruit in Season

ApplesFigsPearsPlumsDamsonsRaspberries
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Vegetables in Season

BeetrootBroccoliCabbageCauliflowerCarrotsCeleryChardCourgettesCucumbersFennelFrench beansPeppersPotatoesRunner beansSweetcornTomatoes
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January to December

UK Seasonal Produce Calendar

Jump to any month to see typical British seasonal fruit and vegetables.

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Winter January
🍓 Fruit

Apples, Pears

🥕 Vegetables

Beetroot, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Celeriac, Cauliflower, Kale, Leeks, Parsnips, Swede, Turnips

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Winter February
🍓 Fruit

Apples, Pears

🥕 Vegetables

Beetroot, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Celeriac, Kale, Leeks, Parsnips, Purple sprouting broccoli, Spring greens, Swede

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Spring March
🍓 Fruit

Rhubarb

🥕 Vegetables

Beetroot, Cabbage, Carrots, Leeks, Parsnips, Purple sprouting broccoli, Radishes, Spring greens, Spring onions, Watercress

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Spring April
🍓 Fruit

Rhubarb

🥕 Vegetables

Asparagus, Beetroot, Cabbage, Carrots, New potatoes, Purple sprouting broccoli, Radishes, Rocket, Spinach, Spring greens, Spring onions

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Spring May
🍓 Fruit

Rhubarb, Strawberries

🥕 Vegetables

Asparagus, Beetroot, Lettuce, New potatoes, Peas, Radishes, Rocket, Spinach, Spring cabbage, Spring onions, Watercress

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Summer June
🍓 Fruit

Blackcurrants, Cherries, Gooseberries, Raspberries, Redcurrants, Rhubarb, Strawberries

🥕 Vegetables

Asparagus, Beetroot, Broad beans, Broccoli, Courgettes, Cucumber, Lettuce, New potatoes, Peas, Runner beans, Spinach, Spring onions

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Summer July
🍓 Fruit

Blackberries, Blackcurrants, Blueberries, Cherries, Gooseberries, Raspberries, Redcurrants, Strawberries

🥕 Vegetables

Beetroot, Cabbage, Carrots, Courgettes, Cucumbers, Fennel, French beans, New potatoes, Peas, Runner beans, Salad leaves, Tomatoes

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Summer August
🍓 Fruit

Blackberries, Blueberries, Plums, Raspberries

🥕 Vegetables

Aubergines, Beetroot, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrots, Celery, Chard, Courgettes, Cucumbers, French beans, Peppers, Potatoes, Runner beans, Sweetcorn, Tomatoes

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Autumn September
🍓 Fruit

Apples, Figs, Pears, Plums, Damsons, Raspberries

🥕 Vegetables

Beetroot, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrots, Celery, Chard, Courgettes, Cucumbers, Fennel, French beans, Peppers, Potatoes, Runner beans, Sweetcorn, Tomatoes

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Autumn October
🍓 Fruit

Apples, Blackberries, Elderberries, Pears, Quince

🥕 Vegetables

Beetroot, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Kale, Leeks, Parsnips, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Swede, Winter squash

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Autumn November
🍓 Fruit

Apples, Cranberries, Elderberries, Pears

🥕 Vegetables

Beetroot, Brussels sprouts, Butternut squash, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Kale, Leeks, Parsnips, Potatoes, Pumpkin, Swede, Winter squash

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Winter December
🍓 Fruit

Apples, Cranberries, Pears

🥕 Vegetables

Beetroot, Brussels sprouts, Carrots, Celeriac, Jerusalem artichokes, Kale, Leeks, Parsnips, Potatoes, Red cabbage, Swede, Winter squash

Through the growing year

What's in Season Through the Year?

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March • April • May Spring

Rhubarb, asparagus, spring greens, radishes, spinach, spring onions, salads and early new potatoes begin to broaden the seasonal choice.

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June • July • August Summer

Berries, cherries, courgettes, cucumbers, beans, peas, tomatoes, salad leaves and many other crops reach their main growing season.

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September • October • November Autumn

Apples, pears, plums, squash, pumpkins, potatoes, leeks and root vegetables become increasingly prominent.

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December • January • February Winter

Hardy vegetables such as kale, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, leeks, carrots, parsnips and swede remain important winter crops.

Follow different crops

Seasonal Fruit & Vegetables in the UK

Different groups of crops have their own rhythms through the British growing year.

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Root Vegetables

Carrots, beetroot, parsnips, swede and other roots feature strongly through autumn and winter.

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Brassicas & Greens

Cabbage, kale, broccoli, cauliflower and seasonal greens cover several parts of the year.

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Summer Crops

Tomatoes, cucumbers, courgettes, peppers and beans become prominent during warmer months.

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Berries

Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and currants create a distinctive British summer season.

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Orchard Fruit

Apples and pears become especially important from late summer into autumn and can also be stored.

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Squash & Pumpkins

Squashes and pumpkins are closely associated with late summer, autumn and winter produce.

Nature doesn't use a fixed calendar

Why Can Seasonal Availability Change?

Seasonal guides are useful, but farms do not harvest by an exact nationwide timetable. A mild spring can bring some crops forward, while cold, wet or dry conditions can delay others.

The north and south of the UK can also experience different growing conditions. Crop variety, protected growing and the individual grower's methods can all influence availability.

For that reason, GrowHive's marketplace listings should always be treated as the best indication of what an individual grower actually has available now.

Shop what growers have available

Find Seasonal Produce on GrowHive

Move from seasonal information to real GrowHive marketplace listings.

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Vegetables

Browse vegetables listed by farms and independent growers.

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Fruit

Discover berries, orchard fruit and other seasonal listings.

Shop fruit →
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Herbs & Salad

Browse seasonal herbs, salad leaves and fresh growing produce.

Browse herbs & salad →
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Flowers & Plants

Discover seasonal flowers, plants and growing products.

Browse flowers →
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Honey

Find honey and bee products from independent producers.

Shop honey →
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Farm Produce

Browse products offered by farms, farm shops and growers.

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Seasonal produce questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What's in season in the UK right now?
This GrowHive guide automatically highlights the current month and shows examples of fruit and vegetables typically associated with the UK season. Actual availability depends on weather, region and individual growers.
Why does seasonal produce vary around the UK?
Temperature, rainfall, sunlight, soil, location and crop variety can all influence harvest dates. A crop may therefore become available earlier in one part of the UK than another.
Is seasonal produce the same as locally grown produce?
Not necessarily. Seasonal describes when a crop is naturally available, while local describes where it was produced relative to the buyer. A product can be seasonal in the UK without necessarily being grown close to you.
Why are apples and pears shown in some winter months?
Some British fruit can be stored after harvest, meaning locally or nationally grown produce may remain available beyond the main picking period. Availability still depends on the producer and storage conditions.
Does greenhouse-grown British produce count as seasonal?
Protected growing can extend the natural growing period of some crops. That means British-grown tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and other produce may appear before or after their main outdoor growing season.
Does imported fruit count as being in season in the UK?
Imported fruit may be in season in the country where it was grown, but this page focuses on typical British seasonal availability and produce relevant to UK growers.
Are the harvest dates on this page guaranteed?
No. Seasonal calendars are guides rather than exact harvest schedules. Weather, crop variety, growing method and location can move harvesting earlier or later.
How can I find seasonal produce for sale on GrowHive?
Browse the GrowHive marketplace and individual grower profiles to see what sellers currently have listed. The marketplace is the best place to check real availability rather than relying on the calendar alone.
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