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,...
Eat well, spend less: Side orders
Vegetable side dishes and salads produce significant improvements to the waistline and cholesterol...
In the garden: Carrot gold
If you are after a year-round supply of carrots, using the carrot-launcher growing...
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 spring: Oranges
Availability
Year-round, depending on variety. New Zealand navel oranges are in season now.
Buying
Choose firm...
In the garden: Peachy keen
The prospect of plucking stone fruit straight from the tree may be just...
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 the garden: Growing tomatoes
Growing tomatoes is easy with the right weather and a little bit of...
In season late summer: Nectarines
Nectarines are a kind of peach without the fuzz. Nectarines can have white...
Edible garden: Growing garlic
It's incredibly easy to harvest your own crop of this pungent vegetable.
Most first-time...
Produce spotlight: Courgettes, zucchinis
The courgette, also known as zucchini belongs to the same family as the...
