Thyme Cottage Horticulture

Our stall June 2015 ()

A great range of our produce at Bandon farmers market, July 2015

Herbs (Thyme, Lemon Thyme ,Parsley,Dill, Rosemary & Mint)

We will have a great selection of herbs available at the market

Lettuce (Veredes and Navarra )

Choose between bright green oakleaf and deep red oakleaf with tasty leaves which are high in Vitamin A & C

Rocket available now ()

Spinach (Available now)

Spinach is a highly nutritious vegetable,rich in folate,potassium and magnesium. It is also an excellent source of vitamins A,C and K as well as manganese. Spinach also contains iron. We grow TRUE SPINACH as opposed to "leaf beet" or "perpetual spinach" which are members of the beet family

Spring Onions (Available now)

One of the first fresh locally grown vegetables. A sign of summer to come. Chopped into sandwiches or with salad leaves, beautiful gently stir fried and added to rice.

Beetroot (Detroit Globe)

Freshly boiled beetroot contains only 45 calories per 100g. Lovely in salads or for making soups and dips. Beetroot provides a good source of folic acid, manganese and potassium as well as betacarotene. Beetroot contains betanin which is an antioxidant.

Calabrese/ Broccoli (Belstar)

This vegetable is from the same family as broccoli. Not to be missed when in season. Calabrese is an antioxidant super food, low in calories and an excellent source of vitamin C & K, folate, fibre and a good source of potassium, manganese, phosphorous and Calcium as well as Vitamin A, B6 and riboflavin.

Carrot Nantes 2 ( Available now)

What could be better than fresh,young, crunchy carrots.In season our carrots are brought to you in less than 24 hours from harvest. Carrots are said to be a superfood, low in calories, high in vitamins A and K

Garden Peas (Greenshaft)

Probably one of the most popular vegetables but did you know they provide one of the highest vegetable sources of protein. Peas are an excellent source of Vitamin K and manganese and a good source of fibre, Vitamin A & C and folate. Peas also contain quantities of beta-carotene,lutein & zeaxanthin which are good for the eyes.

Garlic Over winter (Available from mid-June )

Juicy garlic fresh or naturally dried and grown in Bandon is surely a better deal than the stuff that has travelled half way around the world. Garlic is a potent vegetable which is said to stimulate the body's natural detoxification system. It is a great addition to so many meals.The flavours of garlic and parsley seem to be natural companions.

New Potatoes, Colleen (Available now)

Oval tubers,light yellow skin and flesh.Excellent eating quality,the one you long for after the long winter

Peas Mangetout ()

These are the true French green mangetout. They are great in salads, stir fries, in pasta dishes, or as a vegetable on their own.

Strawberries (Now available)

Outstanding flavour,our strawberries are grown with home produced garden compost and well managed soil. Strawberries are regarded as a superfood for brain,heart and antioxadant. They contain an abundance of vitamin C as well as a good source of manganese and fibre.

Tomato (Sungrape Cherry )

new variety with a delicious sugar/acid balance

Turnip (Available from early May)

Mildly sweet globe shaped turnips. Roots are white on bottom and bright purple on top.

Turnip (White globe)