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       Best in season: June
June is a month rich in flavours and events, we will see the peak of the asparagus, new potato, strawberry and watercress seasons. Fathers Day, Henley Regatta, Midsummer’s Day, Royal Ascot and Wimbledon all occur during this warm and sunny month. June is full of fresh produce and it is always worth ensuring you start the month with plenty of free storage space in fridge, freezer and larder.
Vegetables in season are: asparagus, aubergine, broad beans, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, Chinese leaves, courgettes, cucumber, fennel, globe artichokes, green beans, lettuce, mangetout, peas, potatoes, radishes, samphire, sorrel, spinach, spring onions, tomatoes, turnips and watercress.
 
Seafood’s in season are: crab, crawfish, haddock, herring, lobster, mackerel, prawns, salmon, sardines, sea bream, sea trout, shrimps, squid and whitebait.

Fruits in season are: bananas, cherries, gooseberries, grapes, melons, raspberries and strawberries.