What's in season in the UK in August
Provisioning in the Solent (Cowes, Lymington, Hamble), Southampton, Plymouth in August? Buy these local — they're at their best, usually cheaper, and keep longer aboard than produce that has travelled.
In season (19)
From the NFU's British season guide.
- Apple
- Beetroot
- Bell pepper
- Broccoli
- Carrot
- Celery
- Cucumber
- Eggplant / aubergine
- Green/white cabbage
- Leek
- Mushrooms
- Onion
- Potato
- Romaine lettuce
- Spinach
- Spring onion / scallion
- Strawberries
- Tomato
- Zucchini / courgette
Also usually in season (8)
Not on the official calendar — from the general climate-zone calendar Galley Wizard uses elsewhere.
- Basil
- Coriander / cilantro
- Fresh chili
- Green beans
- Mint
- Parsley
- Raspberries
- Rosemary
Probably imported this month (2)
Out of season locally — at the market these have most likely been shipped or flown in. Fine to buy; they may cost more and keep less well.
- Asparagus
- Butternut / winter squash
Galley recipes for August in the UK
The recipes that use the most in-season produce, and nothing imported.
- Bún chay — Vietnamese noodle saladVietnamese · 30 min · sea 4/5 · vegan
- Greek braised summer vegetables (briam-style)Greek · 55 min · sea 2/5 · vegan
- Ratatouille with riceFrench · 55 min · sea 2/5 · vegan
- Soft polenta with ratatouilleFrench · 55 min · sea 2/5 · vegetarian
- Thai peanut noodle saladThai · 25 min · sea 4/5 · vegan
- Vietnamese mushroom & green bean rice potVietnamese · 45 min · sea 4/5 · vegan
- Beef & mushroom stew (bourguignon-style)French · 170 min · sea 5/5
- Beef & mushroom stew with mashFrench · 135 min · sea 4/5
Source: Seasonal Guide to British Fruit & Veg (NFU — National Farmers' Union of England and Wales (Countryside)). Retrieved 2026-10-07. Months British-grown produce is available, including from store (apples, onions, potatoes) and glasshouses (peppers, aubergines).