Friday sees the first pallet of the season from Cornish grower Francis Sampson down in Penzance. Francis grows on two adjacent pieces of land right at the tip of Cornwall near Lands End. One of the areas is very exposed, open to the regular south-westerly winds but – crucially – this area remains almost entirely… Read More »
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veg news 25th October
This week we salute the humble brassica. The brassica family includes all kales, cabbages and cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cauliflowers. They grow particularly well in the North West and now is the perfect time to be eating them. For the lovers, we’ve the first sprouts of the season from Duncan Gielty in Ormskirk, a… Read More »
Veg News 20th Feb
Kalettes are back! They may sound like a Motown supergroup, but we’re in fact talking about delicious flower sprouts grown in Yorkshire. This Brussels sprout and kale cross is a relatively new vegetable and it’s becoming increasingly popular (including among Unicorn staff) because of its mild sweetness and versatility. Our last apple pallet from Paul Ward in… Read More »
Veg news 8th January
As January storms loom large and the purse strings tighten, what better activity can there be for these gloomy days than a spot of marmalade making? Chosen for their high pectin-content and thick rind, the Seville orange is the citrus of choice for most marmalade makers. Customer recommendations this year have suggested whiskey as an… Read More »
Veg News 14th December
Last weekend was a challenging one, to say the least, for those working out in the fields. Fortunately, the plummeting temperatures were well forecast. Consequently many growers worked around the clock last Thursday to build up a stock of crops like carrots and leeks before the ground froze making lifting roots nigh on impossible! All… Read More »
Veg news 16th November
Another cracking selection of late Autumn European fruit continues to make for a vibrant sea of colour on our top shelf. Dark orange pulpy persimmons from Spain are plentiful, consequently offering better value by the day. As ever, the Rojo Brilliante variety is rocking our world… wait until it feels almost like a water… Read More »