In season early summer: New potatoes
New potatoes are young potatoes not yet fully grown. Most ‘early’ new season...
In season late spring: Edible flowers
For colour, elegance and delicate flavouring, add flower petals to salad greens.
Buying
Not all...
In season late spring: Basil
This herb favourite differs between varieties: larger leaves are sweeter, purple-leaved basil is...
In season mid-spring: Asparagus
Of the 300 or so varieties of asparagus, only about 20 are edible....
In season mid-spring: Cherimoya
This fruit resembles an artichoke – heart-shaped and green. While cherimoya aren't a...
In season early spring: Grapefruit
Grapefruit were introduced from Australia to New Zealand in the mid 1800s. Grapefruit...
In season early spring: Swedes
While swedes are a turnip and cabbage hybrid, unlike turnips, the flesh is...
Produce spotlight: Carrots
Buying
Choose carrots which are bright orange and firm. The leaves should be fresh...
In season mid-spring: Tamarillos
Availability
Also known as tree tomatoes, tamarillos can be red or golden and are...
In season late winter: Celeriac
Celeriac (pronounced ce-LE-ri-ac) has a distinct celery flavour and a potato-like texture.
Buying
This easy-to-grow...
In season mid-winter: Watercress
Buying
Watercress is a member of the cruciferae (mustard) family and it can be...
In season mid-winter: Mandarins
Highly regarded in their land of origin, China, this citrus fruit was given...
Produce spotlight: Capsicums
What are they
Capsicums are part of the same family as tomatoes, eggplants and...
In season early winter: Rhubarb
Availability
Year-round but at its best from May to August.
Buying
Choose rhubarb that has long,...
Shopping for less saturated fat
It’s easy to cut the amount of saturated fat in your weekly supermarket...
In season mid-autumn: Pears
Almost 500 hectares of pears are grown in New Zealand, and most pear-growers...
In season mid-autumn: Carrots
The name ‘carrot’ is Celtic and means ‘red of colour’. Like parsnips, cumin...
In season late spring: Rocket
This salad green has small, flat leaves with long stems and a distinctive...
