What fruit is in grown in England and available in March?
By Mary
Not much, unfortunately! We're in the middle of the 'hungry gap' where the winter produce is reaching its end but the spring season hasn't really started. Rhubarb is available now though, and if you're lucky you can still find English apples.
Hello Mary, here are a some home grown veg available at the moment here in the UK; leeks, purple sprouting broccoli, spring onions and of course, potatoes. I always look at the this site. Eat the Seasons. Hope this helps.
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