What is the Hungry Period

The hungry period is the period between January and May when agricultural productivity is at its lowest in Scotland and across the UK. During this time, it’s still too cold for new crops to grow, and the stored winter crops are running out. While we’re busy sowing seeds and propagating plants as the cold recedes and the soil starts to warm up, very little produce is ready for harvest. Unlike supermarkets, which fly in produce from around the world and often treat it artificially to withstand transport, our ecological methods mean we don’t have the same luxuries.

What Does This Mean for You?

Fewer items in your box: Due to limited produce on offer, prices are higher which means less produce in your box.

Many veg box schemes shut down during this period, but we choose to continue operating. Here’s why:

Commitment to Ecological Produce: We believe in providing you with ecological produce. This way, you’re not left with non-ecological supermarket options.

We hope you understand the challenges of the hungry period and continue to support our commitment to delivering fresh, ecological produce. Thank you for being part of our community and for valuing sustainable, ethical farming practices.