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Jersey Royals are famous for their sweet and nutty flavour, and waxy texture. It’s Jersey’s gentle climate that’s gives the potatoes their unique flavour. With a great source of vitamin C, simply wash, boil and serve with a knob of butter.
Why not try our ‘Peppery British Rump Steak with Jersey Royals and Herb Yogurt’ recipe
These British on-the-vine tomatoes have been ripened for longer for a sweet taste. Naturally high in the anti-oxidant lycopene. Simply slice and serve with buffalo mozzarella, balsamic vinegar and olive oil for a summer side dish.
Zingy British rhubarb is sharp and refreshing in taste and high in vitamin C. For a quick dessert, stew with very little water over a low heat for 20 minutes, adding sugar to taste. For a healthier alternative, replace the sugar with fruit juice.
Why not try our ‘Rhubarb & apple crumble with a nutty oat topping’ recipe
Now peak of season, asparagus is deliciously sweet, tender and bursting with flavour. Packed full of vitamins and is a good source of dietary fibre.
In season from March until July, our wild garlic leaves are foraged by Mrs. Tee in Lymington, Hampshire. Wild garlic is championed for its leaves, with a mild garlic flavour- they work fantastically well in soups or salads.
Available March to July
With their deep purple colour and black truffle appearance, our purple potatoes are at their best steamed or boiled, mashed or roasted. Treat them like usual potatoes and try serving in smoked mackerel salad.
Why not try our ‘Purple potato & smoked mackerel salad’ recipe
Our sweet and crunchy Royal Gala apples are grown by Melvyn Newman at his orchard in Canterbury. He has been growing for Budgens for over 30 years.
Available until April
Quite literally the ‘daddies’ of courgettes- marrows are courgettes that have been left on the plant to grow. They can act as a blank canvas for soaking up flavours when added to curries or stuffed with cheese, meat or other vegetables.
Available until November
George Read delivers the freshest purple sprouting broccoli from his Lincolnshire farm.
Spring greens are packed with vitamins C, E and K, iron, potassium, fibre and calcium.
Seasonal products may not be available at all stores