In season mid-autumn: Turnips
Compared to the larger, yellow or orange-fleshed swede, the turnip is usually smaller...
In season early autumn: Celery, celeriac
Celery belongs to the plant genus Umbelliferae, along with carrots and parsley.
Celery
Buying
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In season early autumn: Apples
Buying
Look for firm unblemished fruit with rich colouring. A damaged apple releases ethylene,...
In season late autumn: 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 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 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...
10 ways with frozen berries
Frozen berries can be a great alternative to fresh - often cheaper and...
Produce spotlight: Capsicums
What are they
Capsicums are part of the same family as tomatoes, eggplants and...
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...
