Seasonal Foods
Below is a brief list of what foods are locally grown and available in Ireland by month. Although this is not a complete list, it will give you an idea of how much is actually available to eat throughout the year!
Month | Some Examples of Seasonally Fresh Food |
January | Carrots, Brussel sprouts, mushrooms, potatoes, sage, and apples |
February | Cabbage, cauliflowers, leeks, spinach |
March |
Butterhead lettuce, cucumbers, onions, mint |
April |
Asparagus, cabbage, peppers, rhubarb |
May |
Celery, runner beans, tomatoes, scallions, parsley, strawberries |
June | Broccoli, cauliflower, peas, radishes, chives, dill, blackberries |
July |
Beetroot, carrots, potatoes, swede, sage, thyme, blackcurrant, raspberries |
August |
Fennel, kale, sweet corn, apples, blueberries |
September |
Brussel sprouts, leeks, coriander, chives, apples |
October |
Cabbage, onions, mushrooms, parsley, mint |
November |
Marrows, potatoes, swede, thyme |
December |
Carrots, iceberg lettuce, turnips |
To view a complete list of vegetables grown in Ireland and the appropriate months to purchase them, please see the Bord Bia site.
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