Vegetables in season
Age 11 · Cooking
Vegetables grow best at different times of the year. Some are ready in warm summer months, while others are ready in cooler autumn months.
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Age 11: open this week
Browse Age 11In the picture
- A courgette in the sunlit crate: a summer harvest
- A cabbage in the shaded crate: an autumn harvest
- An orange leaf above the right crate: cooler days arriving
Examples
- Tomatoes taste best in late summer; they are often pale and mealy in winter.
- Pumpkins and apples appear in shops in autumn.
Key takeaways
- Different vegetables ripen in different seasons.
- Eating vegetables in their season can give better flavour and lower prices.
Quiz: Vegetables in season (Age 11)
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What does the card say about when different vegetables ripen?
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Which vegetable does the card describe as a summer harvest?
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What benefit does the card mention for eating vegetables in season?
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