VEGETABLES
Asparagus – Australian season over – currently unavailable
Beans – Hand picked in punnet – excellent quality
Broccoli – Supply has improved. We will be buying Tasmanian this coming week
Brussels Sprouts – In punnet – excellent quality
Cabbages – Locally grown – very good quality
Capsicums – Very good quality and value
Carrots – Premium quality, tender and sweet. It’s always best to store carrots in a plastic bag or tupperware, to prevent them from drying out and turning limp.
Caulitflower – Victorian season. Good quality and value
Corn – Local season – very good quality
Cucumbers – Locally grown. Excellent quality and value
Lettuce – Supply and quality of baby spinach, roquette, mixed leaf and Iceberg are very good.
Leeks – In season – excellent quality and value
Onions – Quality and value are very good
Potatoes – Very good quality for all varieties
Snowpeas / Sugarsnap – In punnets – excellent quality
Sweet potatoes – Very good quality and value
Tomatoes – Very good quality and value for round tomatoes, truss and cherry
Zucchini – Locally grown – very good quality and value
FRUIT
Apples – Al varieties are out of season and prices are up
Avocados – Hass are in season. Excellent quality
Bananas – Good quality and value
Berries – Blueberries, Blackberries and Raspberries are good quality and value
Cherries – Tasmanian season is coming towards the end
Grapes – Green seedless grapes are in season – very good quality and value. Crimson should be starting soon
Kiwifruit – New Zealand season is over for both green and gold. Currently unavailable
Lemons and Limes – Supply of Lemons is gradually improving. Limes are excellent value
Mandarins – New season will commence around April
Mangoes – QLD season for Kensingrton Pride is over. There are other varieties which we will avoid buying due to inconsistent quality
Oranges – Valencias are coming to towards the end of their season. Quality remains very good
Passionfruit – Quality is very good
Pears – New season Williams pears have commenced
Pineapples – Supply has improved
Rockmelons – Very good quality and value
Stonefruit – This week we will be buying (depending on an availability) : Yellow Peaches, White and yelow Nectarines, and Plums. Quality and flavour are excellent
Strawberries – The Victorian season. Quality and value are currently very good (depending on weather) The best way to extend the life of berries is to remove them from their punnet and place on paper towel in the fridge. Only wash them just prior to eating.
Watermelon – Very good quality and value
When unpacking your produce, it should be handled as carefully as possible to minimise damage and bruising. Vegetables will store best in plastic bags or tupperware to prevent them from drying out in the fridge – especially for carrots and broccoli. Most fruits will generally stay fresher in the fridge. To maximise flavour, tomatoes should not be refrigerated