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What's in season - May

Clare Adshead-Grant • May 01, 2023

What's in Season in the UK

*** May ***

Here at Stonefield Farm Shop, we love to support local growers and suppliers as much as we possibly can.  But in order to buy British, you need to know what's in season at any given time in the UK.  Here's our list for what's in season in the UK in May - we try to stock as much as possible.


Artichoke

Asparagus

Aubergine

Beetroot

Chicory

Chillies

Elderflowers

Lettuce

Marrow

New Potatoes

Peas

Peppers

Radishes

Rhubarb

Rocket

Samphire

Sorrel

Spinach

Spring Greens

Spring Onions

Strawberries

Watercress


Pop by the shop and grab yourself some seasonal fruit and vegetables.

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