According to The National Trust September is probably the most abundant month in the vegetable garden. Summer crops, such as salads, tomatoes, courgettes, cucumbers and runner beans are still highly productive while autumn crops such as apples, pears, squash, leeks are nearly ready for harvesting.
Whether you grow your own or visit farm shops, greengrocers and markets, you’ll find a wealth of British crops for late summer salads or cosy autumnal feasts.
Vegetables to harvest or buy
- Beetroot
- Cabbage
- Calabrese
- Cauliflower
- Carrots
- Celery
- Chard
- Courgettes and summer squash
- Cucumbers
- Fennel
- French beans
- Lettuce and other salad leaves
- Potatoes
- Peppers and chilies
- Runner beans
- Tomatoes
- Spinach
- Sweetcorn
- Shallots, onion and garlic
Fruit to harvest or buy
- Blueberries
- Figs
- Raspberries
- Plums and damsons
- Apples and pears
The approach of autumn sees the peak of our harvest. Historically, this time of year has been central to the UK’s rural calendar, and many areas still celebrate with a traditional harvest festival.
Source: The National Trust
