
October
The last of summer. The first of winter.
Apples peak: Cox's, Egremont Russet, Bramley for pies. Quinces arrive for membrillo. Squash in every colour. Brussels sprouts after the first frost. Wild mushrooms continue. The transition month.
26 items in season · 6 at peak
Worth seeking out

Apples
“This is apple month. Seek out Egremont Russet -- nutty, complex, perfect.”
Peak: September - November
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Pumpkins
“Beyond Halloween. Try Delica or Red Kuri for rich, sweet flesh.”
Peak: October - November
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Kale
“The cold has arrived and so has the flavour. Cavolo nero too.”
Starting: October
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Tomatoes
“Vine-ripened British tomatoes taste nothing like imports.”
Jun – Oct
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Runner Beans
“Slice thin on the diagonal. The scarlet flowers are edible too.”
Jul – Oct
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Plums
“Victoria plums at their peak. Greengages if you are lucky.”
Aug – Oct
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Apples
Peak“Seek out Egremont Russet or Cox's -- varieties the supermarkets forgot.”
Sep – Dec
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Pumpkins
Peak“Not just for carving. Crown Prince makes extraordinary soup.”
Sep – Nov
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Leeks
“The backbone of winter soups. Look for tight, white stems.”
Sep – Apr
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Carrots
Peak“Heritage varieties in purple, yellow, and white. Taste the rainbow.”
Jan – Dec
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Parsnips
“Frost-sweetened and earthy. Roast until the edges caramelise.”
Jan – Dec
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Brussels Sprouts
“After the first frost they sweeten. Shred raw or roast until charred.”
Sep – Feb
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Beetroot
Peak“Roast whole, wrapped in foil. The skins slip off when done.”
Jan – Dec
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Spinach
“Baby leaves raw in salad, mature leaves wilted with garlic.”
Mar – Oct
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Courgettes
“Small is beautiful. Pick at finger-length for the best flavour.”
Jun – Oct
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Pears
PeakAug – Feb
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Broccoli
Jun – Nov
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Cauliflower
Peak“Roast whole with spices until deeply golden.”
Jan – Dec
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November means roots and brassicas in full swing. Parsnips sweeten, Brussels sprouts improve, and chestnuts roast.