What's in season in the UK in December
Provisioning in the Solent (Cowes, Lymington, Hamble), Southampton, Plymouth in December? Buy these local — they're at their best, usually cheaper, and keep longer aboard than produce that has travelled.
In season (10)
From the NFU's British season guide.
- Apple
- Beetroot
- Bell pepper
- Carrot
- Eggplant / aubergine
- Green/white cabbage
- Leek
- Mushrooms
- Onion
- Potato
Probably imported this month (19)
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
- Basil
- Broccoli
- Butternut / winter squash
- Celery
- Coriander / cilantro
- Cucumber
- Fresh chili
- Green beans
- Mint
- Parsley
- Raspberries
- Romaine lettuce
- Rosemary
- Spinach
- Spring onion / scallion
- Strawberries
- Tomato
- Zucchini / courgette
Galley recipes for December in the UK
The recipes that use the most in-season produce, and nothing imported.
- Beef & mushroom stew (bourguignon-style)French · 170 min · sea 5/5
- Beef & mushroom stew with mashFrench · 135 min · sea 4/5
- Cabbage & potato soupScandinavian · 35 min · sea 5/5 · vegan
- Vegetable cashew noodlesThai · 30 min · sea 2/5 · vegan
- Yasai itame — stir-fried vegetables with riceJapanese · 35 min · sea 3/5 · vegan
- Bacon, leek & potato soupAmerican · 45 min · sea 4/5
- Beef and potato stewFrench · 155 min · sea 5/5
- Creamy chicken, leek & mushroom potFrench · 50 min · sea 3/5
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).