Did you know that the Banana “Tree” is not really a tree at all but rather a herbaceous plant and the banana fruit is actually classed by science, as a berry!! Bananas are rich in nutrients such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, sulphur, iron and copper which as it happens are some of the essential nutrients needed during the initial…
Blueberries are sweet, nutritious, and wildly popular and they are the super-food of all berries meaning they are full of vitamins and very nutrient-dense. We really should be eating a lot more of these little goodies plus they are normally more value for your money compared to other berries. Great for snacking on especially if you have a sweet tooth…
A member of the rose family, raspberries have a wonderfully intense, sweet taste, and many consider them to be the finest flavoured of all the berries. Raspberries grow well in cool, damp climates, and the red varieties, such as Heritage and Malling Jewel, are the most commonly sold. They are an essential ingredient in the classic English dessert, Summer pudding,…
Blackberries have one of the highest antioxidant contents per serving of any food tested. In a 2006 study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, scientists indicated that blackberries’ antioxidant content of 5.75 millimoles per serving was far above that of other foods. This means that regular consumption of blackberries may have a positive impact on health, athletic performance…
Strawberries are the most popular of all berries, simply because they are sweet, soft and they taste great. In the summer months we have a local supplier aged 84 and what he doesn’t know about strawberries is not worth knowing. In the summer months, we will always have the best strawberries as they are not forced grown like supermarket strawberries. …
The Navel Oranges are known for their large, juicy and sweet qualities which make them an extremely popular orange. They get their name from their distinctive dimple which resembles a belly button (hence the name). This is the main Large Orange we try to stock in Homegrown most of the year but like everything they have their season. Usually consistently…
Large Satsumas are juicy although sometimes can contain seeds depending on the variety, we always try and source them seedless I have to admit that i didnt really like satsumas but..! This year they have to be one of my favourites, they are so juicy and not just as tart, maybe im just getting older or maybe the taste buds are…
These easy peelers need no introduction, the proof is in the tasting! These small easy peelers are perfectly ripe, sweet and juicy, and contain no pips – so are a great accompaniment to a lunchbox!
Hand Picked Carefully grown in vineyards for a juicy burst of refreshing sweetness. A small seedless fruit with a clean and refreshing taste. Red grapes are darker in colour than green grapes, with an abundance of sweet flavours.
Most grapes we sell in our shop are seedless, we taste all the available grapes to us to ensure you get a nice sweet, juicy and crunchy grape. Grapes are a favourite in our fruit bowl as they are great for snacking and always the first fruit to disappear. Grapes will keep a few days draped over a fruit bowl…
Customers would ask us from time to time what grapes are the nicest and we let all our customers try all grapes, simply because we are a nice bunch :-) but personally I have tried most varieties and more often I find the red grapes to be the sweetest when in season, I like them when the skin has a slight…
