Veg Guide
What’s in season?
We’re used to having any veg we want all year round, but that comes at a price. Much of the produce on offer in supermarkets is flown in from warmer climates leaving a big carbon footprint. Learning to eat seasonally and enjoying produce when it’s at its best is a great step towards living more sustainably.
Looking after your veg
Follow these simple tips to get the best out of your fruit and vegetables when you get them home.There are 2 types of vegetables: those that like to be cold, and those that don’t mind being at room temperature. All fruit and veg keeps longer in the dark at a constant temperature.
Download our veg guideOur top tips
- The ideal temperature for your fridge is around 4℃
- Be sure not to pack your veg too tightly in the fridge as this will make it spoil faster.
- In warm weather, store most of your veg in the fridge, especially tomatoes and new potatoes.
- Vegetables that like to be kept at room temperature should be stored separately in a dark, dry cupboard to avoid sprouting or going mouldy.
- Don’t wash your root veg before storage, this will shorten its shelf life. Just brush any excess mud off before storing.
- To encourage fruit to ripen, leave it in a warm, sunny spot. To make ripe fruit last longer, keep it in the fridge until an hour or so before you want to enjoy it.
- Fruit naturally releases a chemical called ethylene as it ripens which causes nearby veg to spoil quicker, so store your fruit and veg separately.
Explore our recipes
Looking for inspiration about how to use your seasonal fruit and veg? Check out our recipes page where you can browse based on ingredients, servings and how much time you’ve got to cook.
Ready to join the revolution?
Order a veg bag today to support local organic growers and get access to some of the best produce our region has to offer, all year round.
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