In season early winter: Olives
Olives are typically green or black — the colour relates to their ripeness. Fresh...
Produce spotlight: Beetroot
This root vegetable has an appealing deep-crimson colour, distinctive green leaves and bright...
In season late autumn: Mandarins
Sweet and easy-to-peel mandarins are the perfect fresh fruit. With distinctive bright orange skin,...
In season mid-autumn: Quince
The old-fashioned hardy quince is enjoying a revival in the cuisine scene. These furry...
In season mid-autumn: Capsicums
Capsicums (also known as ‘peppers’) are seed pods that have added colour to...
In season early autumn: Figs
Over 150 varieties of figs are grown worldwide, including brown/purple and green/yellow skinned...
In season autumn: Chillies
Chillies are available in stores year-round but home gardeners can pick them from...
In season late summer: Peaches
Naturally sweet and juicy, fresh peaches are a real summer treat. The fuzzy peach...
In season late summer: Coriander
Coriander is probably one of the most contentious herbs: people either seem to...
In season mid-summer: Lettuce
Lettuce is available to purchase year-round but most home gardeners will be harvesting...
In season mid-summer: Melons
Nothing shouts summer like a thick slice of chilled melon!
There are hundreds of...
In season early summer: Raspberries
This berry is available in a variety of colours around the world —purple,...
In season late spring: Globe artichokes
Raw, boiled, grilled, baked or stuffed, the globe artichoke is a welcome summer...
In season mid-spring: Choy sum
Choy sum (or flowering Chinese cabbage) has pale yellow flowers on slender green...
In season mid-spring: Garlic
Garlic is a packed with flavour and phytonutrients.
A member of the Allium onion...
In season early spring: Rhubarb
Rhubarb may be considered a fruit because it is usually eaten as a...
In season early spring: Kumara (sweet potato)
Kumara have been grown and eaten in New Zealand since Maori first arrived.
There...
In season late winter: Fennel
Fennel, also known as Florence fennel, has a characteristic aniseed aroma. The delicate...
