In season mid-winter: 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,...
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 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...
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...
