What's in season in spring?

We're only one week away from spring and the weather's warming up fast. What's in season?

We’re only one week away from spring and it’s starting to warm up fast (at least in Melbourne). So, what can you expect to find over the next few months at local markets?

If you need a quick refresher on why you should be eating seasonally, check out this piece or this one. The short version is, it’s better for the environment and for your wallet!

Seasonal produce guide

Here’s a quick reference guide of what fruit and veg is in season across Australia (you can click here or on the picture for a pdf version).

What to keep in mind

This is just a rough indication and every year is going to be a bit different. For example, this year we’ve had a warm winter in Melbourne and a lot of crops are starting to mature quicker than normal.

You might already be seeing some spring produce at markets and you can expect if the weather continues this way that you won’t be waiting until December for summer fruit & veg.

The best way to find out what’s available right now is to head to a market and have a chat with your local farmer! They’ll be able to tell you what to expect not just this season, but this year’s season.