September

“Cook within hours of picking -- the sugar turns to starch fast.”

Jul – Sep

“Vine-ripened British tomatoes taste nothing like imports.”

Jun – Oct

“Free from every hedgerow. Pick above waist height.”

Jul – Sep

“Slice thin on the diagonal. The scarlet flowers are edible too.”

Jul – Oct

“Victoria plums at their peak. Greengages if you are lucky.”

Aug – Oct

“Seek out Egremont Russet or Cox's -- varieties the supermarkets forgot.”

Sep – Dec

“Not just for carving. Crown Prince makes extraordinary soup.”

Sep – Nov

“The backbone of winter soups. Look for tight, white stems.”

Sep – Apr

“Heritage varieties in purple, yellow, and white. Taste the rainbow.”

Jan – Dec

“Frost-sweetened and earthy. Roast until the edges caramelise.”

Jan – Dec

“After the first frost they sweeten. Shred raw or roast until charred.”

Sep – Feb

“Roast whole, wrapped in foil. The skins slip off when done.”

Jan – Dec

“Baby leaves raw in salad, mature leaves wilted with garlic.”

Mar – Oct

“Eat them standing in the garden. Sugar turns to starch within hours.”

May – Sep

“Small is beautiful. Pick at finger-length for the best flavour.”

Jun – Oct

“Warm from the cane, they collapse on the tongue.”

Jun – Sep

Aug – Feb

Jun – Nov

“Roast whole with spices until deeply golden.”

Jan – Dec