Recent research by the University of Sheffield found that food growers produce approximately half of their annual supply of vegetables, 20% of their fruit supply and eat 70% more fruit and veg than the UK national average.
Those who grow their own fruit and vegetables also experience 95% less waste than the average UK household.
Mimi Morley, HelloFresh recipe development manager, said: “Growing your own ingredients saves money, benefits the planet and is fun too. Here are the top fruits and vegetables that you can grow easily in the UK climate, saving yourself some serious money along the way. Potatoes and carrots are some of the easiest vegetables to grow, so they’re a good place to start for beginners.
“A lot of fruits and vegetables like to be sown or planted in the UK in early spring, meaning there’s no better time to grab your gardening gloves and get started. Remember, everything you do when starting a vegetable patch is an opportunity to learn and experiment, so don’t worry if you don’t get perfect results the first time round.”
