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...
In season early autumn: Grapes
Grapes are the world’s largest fruit crop, and have been cultivated since biblical...
In season early autumn: Beetroot
Where would the iconic Aussie and Kiwi hamburger be without this vegie?
Beets can...
Produce spotlight: Mandarins
Buying
Avoid bruises, cuts or soft spots. Choose brighter, glossy mandarins that feel heavy,...
In season late summer: Nectarines
Nectarines are a kind of peach without the fuzz. Nectarines can have white...
Produce spotlight: Courgettes, zucchinis
The courgette, also known as zucchini belongs to the same family as the...
HFG guide to frozen vegetables
Nutritionist Rose Carr spills the beans on frozen vegetables.
We make no secret of...
In season mid-summer: Capsicums
Capsicums come in various shapes and colours. Green and red capsicums grow on...
In season mid-summer: Plums
Plums are relatives of the peach, nectarine and almond. There are a large...
In season late winter: Parsnips
Availability
Year-round, but best in winter.
Buying
Look for smooth, firm parsnips. Small or medium-sized parsnips...
In season mid-winter: Spinach
This leafy green is thought to have originated from the Middle East. Spinach...
In season mid-spring: Silver beet
The low-down
Availability: Year-round, but particularly abundant in late winter, especially in home vege...
In season late autumn: Brussels sprouts
These veges have the appearance of mini cabbages, and take their name after...
