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Summer and autumn vegetables
Age 11 · Daily Life
Every fruit and vegetable has its own time of year when it is ready to pick. Food eaten in its season is usually fresher, tastier and often cheaper.
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In the picture
- Summer window: long, warm, sunny days
- Summer harvest: courgettes, cucumbers, lettuce, green beans and radishes
- Autumn window: cooler days and falling leaves
- Autumn harvest: cabbage, cauliflower, parsnips and turnips
Examples
- Strawberries from a local farm in early summer taste sweeter than ones shipped from far away in winter.
- A pumpkin or parsnip soup is a typical warming meal made from autumn vegetables.
Key takeaways
- Each fruit and vegetable has a season when it is harvested and tastes best.
- Watery, tender vegetables grow in summer; hardier roots and cabbages are picked in autumn.
Quiz: Summer and autumn vegetables (Age 11)
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Which of these vegetables is ready to pick in autumn?
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Why is it a good idea to eat food in its season?
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What kind of vegetables grow best in the long, warm days of summer?
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