Produce 2020

Some snapshots of the produce we are getting from the allotment for 2020.

12 June 2020

Broad beans (Witkiem), Jersey Royal new potatoes, strawberries, red onion, garlic and spinach:


24 July 2020

Potatoes (Desiree), cauliflower, courgettes, cucumbers and shallots.


21 August 2020

Cabbage, flowers, sweetcorn, beetroot, raspberries, French beans.



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