In season early summer: Yellow-fleshed plums
This smooth-skinned, sweet and succulent stone fruit is one of the only fruits...
In season late spring: Potatoes
Potatoes are the most popular vegetable in New Zealand, with most of us...
In season late spring: Blackcurrants
These small round berries have a glossy, very dark purple skin and a...
In season early spring: Cabbage
Childhood memories of ‘cooked to death’ cabbage have led many to believe it’s...
In season early spring: Tangelos
The tangelo — a tangerine and grapefruit hybrid — is relatively new to...
In season mid-winter: Kale
Kale is a leafy-green vegetable that belongs to the Brassica family, a group...
In season mid-winter: Kiwifruit
The kiwifruit was originally called the Chinese gooseberry and it is native to...
In season early winter: Cauliflower
Cauliflower, from the Latin word meaning ‘cabbage flower’, is a member of the...
In season early winter: Olives
Olives are typically green or black — the colour relates to their ripeness. Fresh...
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...
