in season in may
May is another exciting month as Summer gets underway and many much-missed friends come back into season. May also brings with it two Bank Holidays (3rd and 25th), Compost Awareness Week, National Honey Week, World Fair Trade Day, British Sandwich Week, and National Vegetarian Week.
On their way in:
Apricot, Aubergine, Courgette, Fennel, Globe Artichoke, Gooseberry, Raspberry, Strawberry, Tomato and Watermelon.
Going strong:
Asparagus, Lambs Lettuce, Lettuce, New potatoes, Peas, Pepper (capsicum), Radish, Sorrel, Spring greens, and Watercress.
Goodbye for a while:
Cauliflower, Leek, and Purple sprouting broccoli.
And now, over to you:
Use the comments box down there to share with us on one of these May-specific topics:
1) Which of the May veggies would you like us to shine a “spotlight” on?
2) What’s your favourite honey recipe?
3) What’s your favourite Fair Trade ingredient?
4) What’s your favourite seasonal veggie sandwich filling?
The VegBox Team
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