SEASONAL FOOD CALENDAR A Guide to What’s In Season
Spring Vegetables
February*
Wild Hedgerow Foods & Herbs
Beetroot Broccoli – Purple Sprouting Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Celeraic Kale Leeks Lettuce – Round Mushrooms Parsnip Swedes
Irish Game Meat & Poultry
Fish
Hare Rabbit Venison
Brill Cod Cod Roe Gurnard Haddock Hake Halibut John Dory Ling Monkfish Ray Sole – Lemon, Black, White Turbot
Whiting
Shellfish Clams Cockles Crab – Brown Crawfish Dublin Bay Prawn Lobster Mussels – Rope Culture & Bottom Oysters – Native & Gigas Periwinkle Scallop Shrimp Whelk
Broccoli – Purple Sprouting Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Kale Leeks Lettuce – Round Mushrooms Parsnip Swedes
Wild Dandelion Wild Garlic Wild Pennywort Wild Sorrels
Rabbit
Cod Cod Roe Halibut John Dory Ling Monkfish Ray Sole – Lemon
Clams Cockles Crab – Brown Crawfish Dublin Bay Prawn Lobster Mussels – Rope Culture & Bottom Oysters – Native & Gigas Periwinkle Scallop Shrimp Whelk
Cabbage Cauliflower Lettuce – Round Mushrooms
Mushrooms – Black Morel & St Georges Wild Dandelion Wild Garlic Wild Sorrels
Rabbit Roscommon Lamb
Halibut John Dory Ling Mackerel Monkfish Ray Turbot
Clams Cockles Crab – Brown & Spider Crawfish Dublin Bay Prawn Lobster Oysters – Native & Gigas Periwinkle Scallop Shrimp Whelk
March
Mint
April
*Image courtesy of Bord Bía Note: This Seasonal Food Calendar is a guide only to what’s best in season. Produce may be available at different times in different regions.
Fruit
Rhubarb
Summer Vegetables
May
June
July
Wild Hedgerow Foods & Herbs
Asparagus Aubergines Cabbage Cauliflower Cucumber Lettuce – Round Iceberg, Lollo Rosso & Red Oakleaf Mushrooms Potatoes – New Peppers Radish Scallions Tomatoes
Mushrooms – Black Morel & St Georges Wild Dandelion Wild Elderflower Wild Primrose Wild Sorrels
Asparagus Aubergines Beetroot Broad Beans Broccoli Cabbage Cauliflower Cucumber French Beans Lettuce – Round, Iceberg, Lollo, Rosso & Red Oakleaf Mushrooms
Peppers Radish Scallions Tomatoes
Mushrooms – Black Morel Wild Elderflower Wild Primrose Wild Sorrels
Aubergines Broad Beans Broccoli Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Celery Courgettes Cucumber French Beans Lettuce – Round, Iceberg, Lollo Rosso & Red Oakleaf
Mangetout Mushrooms Peas Peppers Radish Scallions Swedes Tomatoes
Irish Game Meat & Poultry Rabbit Roscommon Lamb
Halibut Herring John Dory Ling Mackerel Monkfish Ray Sole – Black Turbot
Rabbit Roscommon Lamb Wood Pigeon
Haddock Hake Halibut Herring John Dory Ling Mackerel Monkfish Plaice Pollock Ray Sole – Lemon, White, Black Turbot
Connemara Hill Lamb Rabbit Wood Pigeon
Brill Cod Gurnard Haddock Hake Halibut Herring John Dory Ling Mackerel Monkfish Plaice Pollock Ray
Basil Fennel Mint Parsley Sage Thyme
Basil Chives Coriander Dill Mint Parsley Sage Thyme
Mushrooms – Wild Sage Cep, Chanterelle Thyme & Yellow Morel Wild Bilberry Wild Strawberry Wild Sorrels Basil Chives Coriander Dill Fennel Mint Parsley
Fish
Shellfish
Fruit
Clams Cockles Crab – Brown & Spider Crawfish Dublin Bay Prawn Lobster Oyster – Gigas Periwinkle Scallop Shrimp Whelk
Rhubarb
Whiting
Clams Cockles Crab – Brown & Spider Crawfish Dublin Bay Prawn Lobster Mussels – Rope Culture Oyster – Gigas Periwinkle Scallop Shrimp Whelk
Blackcurrants Rhubarb Strawberries
Sole – Lemon, White, Black Turbot Whiting
Crab – Brown & Spider Crawfish Dublin Bay Prawn Lobster Mussels – Rope Culture & Bottom Oyster – Gigas Periwinkle Scallop Shrimp Whelk
Blackberries Blackcurrants Gooseberries Loganberries Raspberries Rhubarb Strawberries Tayberries
Note: This Seasonal Food Calendar is a guide only to what’s best in season. Produce may be available at different times in different regions.
Autumn Vegetables
August
September
October
Wild Hedgerow Foods & Herbs
Aubergines Beetroot Broad Beans Broccoli Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Celery Courgettes Cucumber French Beans Kohl-Rabi Lettuce – Round, Iceberg, Lollo
Rosso & Red Oakleaf Mangetout Marrows Mushrooms Onions Parsnip Peas Peppers Potatoes – New Radish Scallions Swedes Tomatoes
Mushrooms – Wild Cep, Chanterelle, Yellow Morel & Meadow Wild Bilberry Wild Blackberry Wild Elderberry Wild Rowanberry Wild Sorrels Wild Strawberry
Beetroot Broccoli Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Celery Courgettes Cucumber French Beans Kale Kohl-Rabi Leeks Lettuce – Round, Iceberg, Lollo
Rosso & Red Oakleaf Mangetout Marrows Mushrooms Onions Parsnip Peas Peppers Potatoes Radish Scallions Swedes Tomatoes
Wild Blackberry Wild Cep Mushroom Wild Crab Apple Wild Elderberry Wild Hazelnut Wild Rosehip Wild Rowanberry Wild Sloe Berry Wild Sorrel
Beetroot Broccoli Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Celeraic Celery Kale Kohl-Rabi Leeks Lettuce – Round Marrows Mushrooms Onions
Parsnip Peppers Potatoes Radish Scallions Swedes
Irish Game Meat & Poultry
Fish
Shellfish
Fruit
Coriander Dill Fennel Mint Parsley Sage Thyme
Connemara Hill Lamb Rabbit Wicklow Lamb
Brill Cod Gurnard Haddock Hake Halibut Herring John Dory Mackerel Monkfish Plaice Pollock Ray Sole – Lemon,
White, Black Turbot Whiting
Crab – Brown & Spider Crawfish Dublin Bay Prawn Lobster Mussels – Rope Culture & Bottom Periwinkle Scallop Shrimp Whelk
Blackberries Blueberries Gooseberries Loganberries Raspberries Rhubarb Strawberries
Fennel Mint Parsley Sage Thyme
Connemara Hill Lamb Grouse Hare Mallard Duck Rabbit Snipe Teal Venison Wicklow Lamb Widgeon
Brill Cod Gurnard Haddock Hake Halibut Herring John Dory Ling Mackerel Monkfish Plaice Pollock Ray
Sole – Lemon, White, Black Turbot Whiting
Clams Cockles Crab – Brown & Spider Crawfish Dublin Bay Prawn Lobster Mussels – Rope Culture & Bottom Oyster – Native Periwinkle Scallop Shrimp Whelk
Loganberries Raspberries Rhubarb Strawberries
Sweet Chestnut Thyme Wild Cep Mushroom Wild Crab Apple Wild Hazelnut Wild Rosehip Wild Sloe Berry
Connemara Hill Lamb Hare Mallard Duck Rabbit Snipe Teal Venison Wicklow Lamb Widgeon
Brill Cod Gurnard Haddock Hake Halibut John Dory Ling Monkfish Plaice Pollock Ray Sole – Lemon, White, Black
Whiting
Clams Cockles Crab – Brown Crawfish Dublin Bay Prawn Lobster Mussels – Rope Culture & Bottom Oysters – Native & Gigas Periwinkle Scallop Shrimp Whelk
Apples – Eating & Cooking Loganberries
Basil Chives
Basil Chives Coriander Dill
Basil Chives Dill Fennel Mint Parsley Sage
Note: This Seasonal Food Calendar is a guide only to what’s best in season. Produce may be available at different times in different regions.
Winter Vegetables
November
December*
January
Beetroot Broccoli – Purple Sprouting Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Celeraic Celery Kale Leeks Lettuce – Round Mushrooms Parsnip
Potatoes Swedes
Broccoli – Purple Sprouting Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Celeraic Kale Leeks Lettuce – Round Mushrooms Parsnip Swedes
Beetroot Broccoli – Purple Sprouting Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Celeraic Kale Leeks Lettuce – Round Mushrooms Parsnip Swedes Turnip
Wild Hedgerow Foods & Herbs
Irish Game Meat & Poultry
Fish
Shellfish
Mint Parsley Sage Thyme
Connemara Hill Lamb Hare Mallard Duck Partridge Pheasant Rabbit Snipe Teal Venison Wicklow Lamb Widgeon Wood Pigeon Woodcock
Brill Cod Gurnard Haddock Hake Halibut John Dory Ling Monkfish Plaice Pollock Ray Sole – Lemon, White, Black
Whiting
Clams Cockles Crab – Brown Crawfish Dublin Bay Prawn Lobster Mussels – Rope Culture & Bottom Oysters – Native & Gigas Periwinkle Scallop Shrimp Whelk
Parsley Sage Thyme
Connemara Hill Lamb Hare Mallard Duck Partridge Pheasant Rabbit Snipe Teal Turkey Venison Widgeon Wood Pigeon Woodcock
Brill Cod Gurnard Haddock Hake Halibut John Dory Ling Monkfish Plaice Pollock Ray Sole – Lemon, White, Black
Whiting
Clams Cockles Crab – Brown Crawfish Dublin Bay Prawn Lobster Mussels – Rope Culture & Bottom Oysters – Native & Gigas Periwinkle Scallop Shrimp Whelk
Hare Mallard Duck Partridge Pheasant Rabbit Snipe Teal Turkey Venison Widgeon Wood Pigeon Woodcock
Brill Cod Gurnard Haddock Hake Halibut Herring John Dory Ling Monkfish Pollock Ray Sole – Lemon, Black, White
Turbot Whiting
Clams Cockles Crab – Brown Crawfish Dublin Bay Prawn Lobster Mussels – Rope Culture & Bottom Oysters – Native & Gigas Periwinkle Scallop Shrimp Whelk
*Image courtesy of Bord Bía Note: This Seasonal Food Calendar is a guide only to what’s best in season. Produce may be available at different times in different regions.
Fruit
Rhubarb – Forced Pears