Summer seasonal guide
Seasonal Calendar August
In August, we focus on seasonal fruit and vegetables from across Europe and match them with practical Thermomix® recipes from MixMyDay.
Outdoor crop in August
Fresh outdoor harvest across europe.
Outdoor crop
Cherries
Juicy summer stone fruit for cakes and preserves
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- Outdoor crop
Raspberries
Soft summer berries for sauces, sorbet and bakes
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- Outdoor crop
Redcurrants
Sharp summer berries for jelly, syrup and cakes
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- Outdoor crop
Blueberries
Late summer berries for bowls, cakes and ice cream
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- Outdoor crop
Blackberries
Dark late-summer berries for jam and desserts
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- Outdoor crop
Plums and Damsons
Late-summer stone fruit for jam, compote and traybakes
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- Outdoor crop
Apples
Fresh harvest from late summer, stored well into spring
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- Outdoor crop
Pears
Soft autumn fruit for compote, cakes and preserves
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- Outdoor crop
Elderflower and Elderberries
Flowers and berries for syrup, jelly and drinks
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- Outdoor crop
Courgettes
Summer veg for soups, bakes and quick salads
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- Outdoor crop
Kohlrabi
Crisp bulbs for salads, soups and steamed sides
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- Outdoor crop
Radishes
Peppery crunch for salads and quick sides
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- Outdoor crop
Chard
Leafy greens for steaming, sauces and bakes
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- Outdoor crop
Cauliflower
Mild florets for soups, puree and gratins
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- Outdoor crop
Broccoli
Green florets for soups, salads and pasta
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- Outdoor crop
Peas
Sweet summer peas for puree, soup and risotto
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- Outdoor crop
Green Beans
Summer beans for steamed sides and stews
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- Outdoor crop
Tomatoes
Summer flavour for soups, sauces and dips
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- Outdoor crop
Cucumbers
Cool summer crunch for salads and chilled soups
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- Outdoor crop
Peppers
Sweet peppers for dips, sauces and traybakes
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- Outdoor crop
Pumpkin and Squash
Autumn favourite for soups, risotto and bakes
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- Outdoor crop
Mushrooms
Autumn depth for sauces, risotto and soups
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- Outdoor crop
Sweetcorn
Late-summer kernels for salads, soup and sides
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- Outdoor crop
Fennel
Aniseed crunch for salads, soups and steaming
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- Outdoor crop
Carrots
Fresh bunches in summer, stored roots into spring
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- Outdoor crop
Potatoes
A kitchen staple for steaming, mash and soups
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- Outdoor crop
Beetroot
Earthy roots for salads, soup and steaming
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- Outdoor crop
Celeriac and Celery
Aromatic base for soups, stocks and mash
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- Outdoor crop
White Cabbage
Stored cabbage for salads, stews and sauerkraut-style dishes
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- Outdoor crop
Onions
Aromatic base for almost every savoury Thermomix recipe
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- Outdoor crop
Garlic
Small cloves, big flavour for dips, sauces and bread
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The best Thermomix® recipes for August
Live English recipes matched to the seasonal ingredients above.
- Plum Butter with the Thermomix®
- Cauliflower Soup with the Thermomix®
- Blueberry Mulled Wine with the Thermomix®
- Mediterranean Broccoli Salad with the Thermomix®
- Kohlrabi Broccoli Soup with Avocado, Thermomix®
- Potato, Vegetable and Meat Baby Purée with the Thermomix®
- Redcurrant Syrup with the Thermomix®
- Kohlrabi in Cream Sauce with the Thermomix®
- Potato Goulash with the Thermomix®
- Crustless Onion Tart with the Thermomix®
- Pear Jam in the Thermomix®
- Courgette Fritters with the Thermomix®
- Kohlrabi Soup with the Thermomix®
- Creamy Tomato Soup with the Thermomix®
- Cherry Syrup with the Thermomix®
- Apple Jam with the Thermomix®
- Steaming Cauliflower in the Thermomix® Varoma®
- Pumpkin Bread with the Thermomix®
- Sweet Potato Soup with the Thermomix®
- Beetroot Salad with the Thermomix®
- Pitting Cherries in the Thermomix®
- Pea and Bacon Omelette, Thermomix®
- Sunflower Seed and Tomato Spread, Thermomix®
- Garlic Cheese Baguette with the Thermomix®
What is in season across Europe?
F means outdoor crop, G means protected crop, L means stored harvest. The pattern follows Central European seasons, relabelled for a broader European audience.
Protected crop
Stored
Good to know
What is in season in August?
In August, the calendar above shows outdoor crops, protected crops and stored produce that are typically available across Central Europe.
Which Thermomix® recipes fit August?
Start with recipes linked on this page. They use seasonal ingredients from August and are already available in English on MixMyDay.
Can harvest times shift?
Yes. Weather and region can shift fresh outdoor crops by one to three weeks, especially in spring and autumn.