Produce spotlight: Persimmons
Bright-orange lantern-shaped persimmons are native to northern China, and they have been long...
In season mid-winter: Broccolini
This brassica vegetable is a cross between broccoli and gai lan (Chinese broccoli).
It...
In season early autumn: Spring onions
Spring onions are harvested before a bulb forms, and have a white base...
In season early autumn: Quince
This apple and pear relative has an astringent, tart flavour, and it sometimes...
In season: Celery
Availability
Celery is available year-round and this tasty, fibre-rich vegetable is a valuable addition...
In season autumn: Limes
This sour, zesty citrus fruit loves tropical climates. Leading lime producing countries include...
In season late autumn: Cabbage
Cabbage is a favourite worldwide: it is the main ingredient for the Korean...
In season late autumn: Feijoas
The feijoa plant thrives in hot, dry weather so considering the summer we've...
In season early winter: Rhubarb
While rhubarb is a vegetable, it’s most often treated as a fruit –...
In season early winter: Cauliflower
The head of the cauliflower (the ‘curd’) is made up of undeveloped flower...
Shopping for more vitamin C
Increase your dose of vitamin C this winter with these simple swaps.
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In season mid-winter: Kiwifruit
The commercial export of kiwifruit grown in the Te Puke area began in...
In season mid-winter: Onions
New Zealand’s top onion-growing area is Pukekohe, south of Auckland. Other than brown...
In season early winter: Lemons
Buying
Lemons are picked ripe. Choose firm, bright yellow fruit which, when you gently...
In season early summer: Strawberries
Nothing says summer more than picking your own strawberries! Here's some delicious ideas...
In season early winter: Pumpkins
Pumpkins are considered a winter squash as opposed to softer-skinned ‘summer squash’ such...
In season early summer: New potatoes
The low-down
When it comes to potatoes, the texture and thickness of the skin...
In season early summer: Cherries
There are three main types of cherries: sweet cherries, sour cherries and hybrids....
