BUYER'S GUIDE: 3rd Jul - 9th Jul
The cooler weather has slowed supply on some items but with school holidays underway demand and supply are at par.
Just 3 to note for this week, Rockmelons, Honeydews and White Seedless Grapes. Rocks & Honeys are up in price, limited supply, quality ok without being brilliant. Good quality White Seedless Grapes are not available.
Otherwise the market is well stocked and quality in general is good.
- Tomato supply is on the increase, which will ease prices over the coming weeks.
- Imported Cherries are at their best- quality and price.
- Australian Truffle season is in full swing.
- Blood Oranges have started this week, better supply from next week on.
- Figs in normal winter mode- limited supply and up in price.
- Green Cooking mangoes in good supply.
- Heirlooms Tomatoes peaking now- quality and price!!
- Medium Strawberries – short supply
Best Hits:
Fruit: Apples, Pears, all Citrus, Ruby Grapefruit, Kiwi Fruit, Papaws & Papaya, Passionfruit, Pineapples and Watermelons.
Veg: Artichokes, Beans, Broccoli, All Cabbage, Capsicums, Cauliflowers, Eggplant, Silverbeet and Gold Sweet potatoes.
BEST BUYS:
Fruit: Apples- green juicing (VIC) * Avocado (QLD) * Kiwifruit- bulk (Imp) * Mandarin (QLD)
Vegetable: Broccoli (QLD) * Brussel Sprouts (VIC) * Cocktail Chat Potatoes (SA) * Heirloom Tomatoes (NSW) * Rhubarb (QLD) * Silverbeet (NSW)
SOMETHING DIFFERENT:
Fruit: Cherries (Imp- US) * Dragonfruit- yellow (QLD) * Green mangoes (NT) * Tangello (VIC)
Vegetable: Asparagus - white (Imp) * Celeriac (VIC) * Royal Blue Potatoes (TAS) * Tuscan Cabbage (NSW) * Watermelon radish (NSW)
Other: Black Truffles (WA- New Season)
NOT THIS WEEK:
Short Supply: Baby Gold Beetroot * Chestnut Mushroom * Kale - green
Not Available: Slippery Jack Mushrooms * Wild Pine Mushrooms
BETTER BY THE BUNCH
Q: What is a bouquet garni?
While the cold and wet weather has impacted on some fruit and vegetables lines (read: beans, rocket, zucchini flowers), we are pleased to say that our locally-grown ‘bunch’ herbs are holding up well this winter. Not only are they high quality, but in good supply and therefore fantastic buying at the moment. Simon George & Sons has an extensive range of ‘bunch’ herbs available and while Thai Basil and Garlic Chives are currently in short supply, the varieties listed below should continue to be among our best buys over the coming weeks. So why not take advantage of the favourable conditions and stock up on some of nature’s most vibrant, mouth-watering flavour enhancers.
Selection & Storage: When selecting herbs the general rule is to look for bright, fresh leaves, free of bruising or yellowing that boast healthy, firm stems. To maximise the shelf life of most bunch herbs place them in a glass of water, cover the top of the glass with plastic, seal and place in the fridge- change the water daily.
BASIL:
Availability: all year, best Dec - Apr
Appearance: bright green, oval leaves
Flavour: slightly sweet, grassy cloves
Storage: place stems in water, cover with plastic and refrigerate. Change water daily and use within a week
Preparation: delicate herb, once sliced it browns very quickly. Quite versatile, basil can be used fresh to accent a dish or can be used as the base of a sauce or to accent flavours such as tomato
BAY LEAF:
Availability: all year
Appearance: bright green, pointed, smooth leaves
Flavour: earthy aroma, almost bitter edge
Selection: leaves should be bright green with a glossy top and boast a strong aroma
Storage: store in airtight container in fridge or freeze in an airtight bag
Preparation: slow cooking specialist, removed before consumption
CHERVIL: aka French parsley
Availability: Apr - Dec
Appearance: looks similar to parsley or a carrot top
Flavour: aniseed, parsley
Preparation: flavour is lost when dried or cooked, so use fresh in salads or as a garnish
CORIANDER: aka cilantro
Availability: all year
Appearance: broad bright green, feathered leaf
Flavour: pungent, distinct aroma
Preparation: use in Thai or Asian cooking especially curries, stir-fries, salads. Add stems of leaves as base of sauce, then delicate leaves prior to serving to get maximum flavour and as a striking garnish.
DILL: aka dill weed
Availability: all year
Appearance: fine, feathered, blue-green leaves
Flavour: light, aromatic grassy flavour
Selection: leaves should be nicely feathered and stems firm and healthy
Preparation: add just before serving to fish, egg, potato dishes or as a garnish
LAVENDER:
Availability: Spring - Autumn
Appearance: green stems and distinctive small, purple flowers
Flavour: delicate, floral flavour, with citrus overtones
Preparation: flowers and leaves can be used. Most often used in baking (ground into sugar), desserts, meaty stews, salads or as a garnish (even as a garnish in a glass of champers)
LEMON BALM: aka balm mint, sweet balm
Availability: short season, spring-summer
Appearance: heart shaped, veined leaves covered with coarse hairs
Flavour: fresh lemon aroma and flavour
Preparation: Fantastic with fish. Add late in the cooking process or use fresh in salads or as a garnish. Combines well with Chervil
LEMON GRASS:
Availability: all year- peak in warm weather
Appearance: long grass –like stalks
Flavour: pungent, distinctive lemon hit
Preparation: peel tough outer layers of stem and trim base. If using as an infusion, bruise the stem to release oils before adding. Or finely chop into stir-fries, curries etc
MARJORAM: aka sweet marjoram
Availability: all year
Appearance: woody stems, small, oval leaves (that fall on opposite sides of the stem) and white flowers
Flavour: delicate and aromatic- sweeter and milder than oregano
Preparation: fantastic with roast meat dishes, in stuffing (vege, chicken or meat) and as a garnish on salads, egg and potato dishes
MINT:
COMMON MINT:
Availability: all year
Appearance: wrinkled leaves,
Flavour: refreshing, unique aroma and flavour
Preparation: savoury and sweet
VIETNAMESE MINT: aka hot mint
Availability: all year
Appearance: long, pointed leaves with a purple tint at base (distinct band across leaf)
Flavour: spicy, citrusy, pepper flavour – common in South East Asian, Vietnamese cuisine
Preparation: rinse gently and use raw in salads, summer rolls, shredded into laksa or stews
SPEARMINT:
Availability: all year
Appearance: light green, wrinkled leaves
Flavour: sweet, refreshing mint flavour
Preparation: most commonly used mint variety for cooking – fantastic in savoury meat dishes, salads, desserts (chocolate) or cocktails
OREGANO: aka wild marjoram
Availability: all year
Appearance: tiny leaves and pink/purple edible flowers on a woody stem
Flavour: slightly sharp, warm, pungent flavour
Preparation: quite hardy, add early in the cooking process as slow cooking enhances flavour
PARSLEY:
CONTINENTAL PARSLEY aka Italian parsley
Availability: all year
Appearance: flat, cut leaves
Flavour: refreshing aroma, mild flavour
Preparation: best variety for cooking as its bright flavour holds up well and will enhance the accompanying flavours in the dish
CURLY PARSLEY aka English Parsley
Availability: all year
Appearance: dark green leaves that curl up at the edges
Flavour: coarser flavour than continental parsley
Preparation: edible stems and leaves, refreshing and visually appealing garnish
ROSEMARY:
Availability: all year
Appearance: long, sharp leaves
Flavour: warm, pepper
Preparation: a hardy plant, rosemary is often used as a base to roasting meat dishes such as lamb and poultry- firm woody stem also serves as a fantastic skewer that subtly flavours the meat as it marinades and cooks
SAGE: aka kitchen sage
Availability: all year
Appearance: green, leathery leaves that are covered in fine hairs. They can be long and slim or slightly broader
Flavour: musky, pepper flavour
Preparation: good cooking herb especially with fatty or oily foods. Also good in soups, mash potato, marinades or baking
TARRAGON: a very delicate herb, tarragon tends to wilt after harvest. This does not impact the flavour
TARRAGON:
Availability: all year
Appearance: long, slim leaves on a woody stem with a stunning edible, yellow flower that appears in winter as its natural season ends
Flavour: spicy, aniseed with a slightly sweet, tart aftertaste
Preparation: a classic French herb, tarragon is a well known ingredient in béarnaise sauce and compound butters – popular herb for flavouring fish and chicken dishes
FRENCH TARRAGON:
Availability: all year – easily affected by weather therefore supply can fluctuate throughout the year
Appearance: long, slim, glossy green leaves
Flavour: stronger than regular tarragon but still boasts the same slightly tart, aniseed punch
Preparation: use more sparingly due to its powerful flavour
THYME: best with strong flavoured dishes as it can overpower a dish very easily
THYME:
Availability: all year
Appearance: woody stem with tiny, grey-green rounded leaves
Flavour: strong, pungent aroma – spicy, pepper flavour
Preparation: fantastic for slow cooking as holds flavour well
LEMON THYME: aka citrus thyme
Availability: all year
Appearance: small, heart shaped leaves (green/yellow) on a woody stem
Flavour: strong lemon aroma and mild flavour
Preparation: sweet and savoury
WATERCRESS:
Availability: all year
Appearance: small, rounded pale green leaves on light green stems
Flavour: zesty, slightly bitter
Preparation: use torn into soups, salads, sandwiches or as a garnish
A: A bouquet garni is a bundle of aromatic herbs tied together with string and dropped into soups, stews, stocks and casseroles to add flavour. The bouquet garni allows chefs to capture the flavour of the herbs, while also having the freedom to remove them at any stage of the cooking process. While there is no set recipe, the Bouquet Garni is traditionally known to feature parsley, thyme, bay leaves and possible marjoram- however celery, leeks, carrots and a variety of other herbs are often added into the mix. In fact, the Larousse Gastronomique notes that in ancient times the bouquet garni contained cloves and was wrapped up using a thin slice of lard.
BUYER'S GUIDE: 26th Jun- 2nd Jul
The market is in good shape this week with only some slight issues:
QLD: Extreme cold snap is affecting a few lines. Good quality but slow growth and delay picking of beans, corn, peas, medium strawberries, rocket, rockmelons, bananas and raspberries. So stock is in short supply driving a price rise.
VIC: Experiencing lots of rain all over the state which in turn is affecting rocket, broccoli, iceberg lettuce and celery crops.
Noteworthy: Quinces are on their way out (end of season). New season USA Cherries are in stock now (for next 6 weeks). We have aromatic, Australian Black Truffles available by the gram.
Short Supply: Chestnut mushrooms, Zucchini flowers, pink and yellow mushroom, baby Zucchini , golden beetroots, and yellow chives
Great buys: Honeydew, Passionfruit, Green Zucchini, Papaya, Green Mango, Desiree large and bunched herbs.
BEST BUYS:
Fruit: Cherries (Imp- USA) * Corella Pears (VIC) * Oranges - juicing (NSW) * Pawpaw- yellow (QLD) * Red seedless grapes (VIC)
Vegetable: Cos Lettuce - large (NSW) * Medium Potatoes- washed (SA) * Rhubarb (QLD) * Spring Onions (QLD) * Zucchini - green (QLD)
SOMETHING DIFFERENT:
Fruit: Dragonfruit- yellow (QLD) * Green Mangoes (NT) * Nashi Pears (VIC) * Pink Lady Apples (VIC)
Vegetable: Broad bean (NSW) * Portabello Mushroom (NSW) * Purple Carrots * Tuscan Cabbage (NSW)
Other: Black Truffles (WA- New Season) * Chestnuts (VIC)
NOT THIS WEEK:
Short Supply: Baby Gold Beetroot * Chestnut Mushroom * Oyster Mushrooms (pink & yellow) * Wild Rocquette * Zucchini Flower (female)
Not Available: Blood Oranges * Slippery Jacks Mushrooms * Wild Pine Mushrooms *
BUYER'S GUIDE: 19th Jun-25th Jun
The cooler weather has slowed down supply of some products, mainly Honeydews, Tomatoes and Strawberries. Quality is sound, just up in price slightly this week.
Overall the market is in good shape, with plenty to choose from.
Highlights: Australian Truffles Season is up and running and USA cherries Cumquats are on the markets also.
BEST BUYS:
Fruit: Cherries (Imp- USA) * Delicious Apples- med (VIC) * Panama Passionfruit * Pineapple (QLD) * Ruby blush grapefruit (WA)
Vegetable: Brussel sprouts (VIC) * Kipfler Potatoes * Mesclun Lettuce* Red capsicum (QLD) * Silverbeet (NSW)
SOMETHING DIFFERENT:
Fruit: Blood Limes (NSW) * Honey Pears * Pink Lady Apples (VIC) * Pomello - red (QLD) * Starfruit- aka Carambola (QLD)
Vegetable: Broad bean (NSW) * Green Peas ( QLD) * Truffles - superior black (WA - new season) * Witlof - white
NOT THIS WEEK:
Short Supply: Baby gold beetroot * Chestnut Mushroom * Snow Peas - expensive * Yellow Zucchini
Not Available: Blood Oranges
BUYER'S GUIDE: 5th June - 12th June
The overall quality on market has improved this week, with most items in good supply and very few shorts or items not available. Tomatoes and Strawberries still have some way to go before they are in their winter mode, however weather permitting this should be in the next week or two. Front runners 'fruit wise' is still the Apples, Pears and Citrus while 'veggie wise' it's Beans, Cauliflowers, Mushrooms & Spuds.
USA Cherries are now in full swing and price is easing weekly. We are stocking the larger Darker Cherry which is slightly more expensive but are the best eating and have the best visual appeal! Smaller fruit is available on request and the price is less.
Truffles: We are waiting for confirmation of our first arrival. The season is looking to be the best since the inception of Truffles Down-under.
Something New: “Samples Available on Request”
- Purple Jester Potatoes- deep purple inside and out
- Russet Burbank Potatoes- great for chipping
- Zebero’s Tomatoes- similar to Black Tigers, available by the punnet
- Heirloom Tomatoes- in good supply
BEST BUYS:
Fruit: Orange- No 2 juicing (NSW) * Packham Pears - green (VIC) * Red Papaya (QLD) * Rockmelon (QLD)
Vegetable: Brussel Sprouts (VIC) * Button Mushrooms (NSW) * Leek - large (TAS) * Potato -washed, large (SA) * Rhubarb (NSW) * Silverbeet (NSW)
SOMETHING DIFFERENT:
Fruit: Cherries (Imp- US) * Drinking Coconuts (IMP) * Golden Delicious Apples (VIC) * Honey Pears (VIC) * Red Pommello (QLD) * Strawberries - XL (QLD- New Season)
Vegetable: Asparagus - white (IMP) * Heirloom Tomatoes (NSW) * Mandarins - VIP (QLD) * Royal Blue Potato (TAS)
NOT THIS WEEK:
Short Supply: Chestnut Mushroom * Yellow Butter Bean * Yellow Zucchini
Not Available: Blood Oranges * Purple Asparagus
BUYER'S GUIDE: 29th May - 4th June
The market is in good shape this week with only some slight issues. Mainly Strawberries and Tomatoes but the rest is good to go. The problems with Strawberries & Tomatoes is the VIC & SA fruit is more backward with greener bums and the QLD fruit is rain affected- but the good news is... both are back in price!
FRUIT:
Much the same as last week but with increased supply on some lines bringing prices back into play. These lines are all Berries, Watermelons and Honeydews with the staples still going strong. Apples, Pears, Bananas, Grapes, Mandarins, Kiwifruit, Pineapples, Papaw and New Season Navel Oranges are good buying and great quality.
VEGIES:
With the rain and cooler weather in the QLD growing areas, some items will be affected but no shortage is expected. Beans, Corn, Capsicums, Gold Squash and Iceberg Lettuce are the main products affected- and as said Tomatoes are back in price but still nothing over the top quality wise. Everything else good to go.
New season USA Cherries in stock now (and for the next 7 weeks) and we should have the first of the Australian Truffles by end of next week.
BEST BUYS:
Fruit: Apple- delicious (VIC) * Banana- cavendish (QLD) * Mandarin (QLD) * Paw Paw- yellow (QLD) * Watermelon - seedless (QLD)
Vegetable: Beetroot (QLD) * Celery (VIC) * Cocktail Chats Potato (SA) * Heirloom Tomatoes (NSW) * Mushroom - button (NSW)
SOMETHING DIFFERENT:
Fruit: Blood Limes (NSW) * Cherries (Imp- US) * Mango (IMP) * Tangello (QLD)
Vegetable: Asparagus - white (IMP) * Black Radish (NSW) * Habanero Chilli (NSW) * King Brown Mushrooms (IMP) * Roquette Lettuce (NSW) * Roman Beans (NSW)
NOT THIS WEEK:
Short Supply: Chestnut Mushroom * Yellow Butter Bean * Yellow Zucchini
Not Available: Blood Oranges * Longan
BUYER'S GUIDE: 22nd - 28th May
The market overall is settling in for what looks to be a good winter season across both fruit and veggies. Citrus is in abundance, vegetable are in good supply and supply and demand is matching across the range... except for Tomatoes, which we will see back in play within the next 2 weeks.
FRUIT:
No real shorts at all, Rockmelons, Strawberries and Raspberries still holding up in price, but no problems with supply. Plenty to choose from including the imports- USA Cherries, Mexican Mangoes and NZ Gold Kiwi. Also, we will see the first of the USA grapes by middle of next month and with the change in import requirements, they will be cheaper and better quality than in the past! Aussie Blood Oranges will be available beginning of June.
VEGIES:
Just a couple on the upper end of price, but no problems with supply: Broccoli, Red Capsicums (quality), Cucumbers, and Tomatoes (quality and price)!! All the colours are there, the quality is sound and priced to suit.
The cooler weather is affecting the edible flowers supply and limiting the range. On an exciting note, we should see the first of the Aussie Truffles by the second week of June if not earlier and the word is we could be in for our best season (quality wise) to date!!
BEST BUYS:
Fruit: Avocado (QLD) * Beurre Bosc Pears (VIC) * Cherries (imported) * Grape - red seedless (VIC) * Watermelon - seedless (QLD)
Vegetable: Button Mushrooms (NSW) * Carrot - med/lge (TAS) * Cocktail Chat Potatoes (SA) * Green Beans (QLD) * Heirloom Tomatoes
SOMETHING DIFFERENT:
Fruit: Gold Kiwifruit (Imp- NZ) * Tangello (QLD)
Vegetable: Baby Turnip (NSW) * Borlotti Bean (QLD) * French Radish (NSW) * Hawaiian Sweet Potato (QLD) * Morel Mushroom- fresh (Imp) * Porcini Mushroom- fresh (Imp) * Purple Dutch Carrot (NSW) * Red Witlof (VIC)
NOT THIS WEEK:
Short Supply: Chestnut Mushroom * Raspberries (expensive ) * Yellow Oyster Mushrooms
Not Available: Blood Oranges * Purple Asparagus
BUYER'S GUIDE: 15th - 21st May
Tomato Agent's dream as prices go through the roof!!
Supply is short but the abnormally high figure is driven by the Market Agents not the farmer. Ever since we grew accustomed to crazy prices for fresh produce after the first QLD cyclone, the market agents are quick to jump- especially Tomato Agents!! In short, tomatoes are available this week but are over the top in price!
As for the rest of the market, very little change. Some slight increases matched by an equal amount of decreases.
FRUIT:
One to watch again this week is Strawberries- which are still holding ground but will come back over the next few weeks.
Rockmelons are still up in price but quality is good- plenty to cover for them this week. Both Watermelons are down in price, as are Honeydews.
Apples, Pears, Kiwifruit & Gold Kiwi, imported Dates, Mandarins, imported Mangoes, New Season Navel Oranges, Pineapples, Dragonfruit & Pomegranates! Go the Fruit!
VEGIES:
Red Light on Tomatoes where possible!
Other ones to watch: Rocket will be available, supply is down, price is up- same with good Lebanese Cucumbers! Sub Gold Squash for Yellow Zucchinis. Baby Caps (Red and Vine Sweet) are NA, the rest is clear.
Artichokes, Cauliflowers, Beetroot, Brussels Sprouts, Chinese Cabbage, Celery, Celeriac, Chillies, Eggplant, Leeks, Mushrooms, Peas, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potatoes & Zucchini- all good to go.
News: USA Cherries by the end of the week!!
BEST BUYS:
Fruit: Avocado (QLD) * Gold Kiwifruit (imported) * Mangoes (imported) * Navel Oranges - lge (SA) * Watermelon - seedless (QLD)
Vegetable: Celery (VIC) * Fresh Green Peas (VIC) * Leek - lge (VIC) * Portabello Mushrooms (NSW) * Red Spanish Onion (SA)
SOMETHING DIFFERENT:
Fruit: Golden Delicious Apples (VIC) * Cumquats (QLD) * Feijoas (NSW) * Guava (QLD) * Pomegranate (VIC) * Quince (QLD)
Vegetable: Honeycomb - full frame (QLD) * Jap Pumpkins (QLD) * Red Witlof (VIC) * Slippery Jack Mushrooms (NSW)
NOT THIS WEEK:
Short Supply: Raspberries (expensive ) * Wild Rocket
Not Available: Baby Red Capsicum * Blood Oranges * Yellow Zucchini
BUYER'S GUIDE: 8th May - 14th May
The cooler weather and the changeover of growing areas is affecting some products (these will hold throughout winter or come back into play once the QLD season switches on in 3 to 4 weeks time).
Main products affected:
Figs: Price on the move and supply slowing as the season comes to an end. SGS will have supply right throughout winter, just watch the cost from June onwards
Grapes: Quality Seedless White and Coloured on the move up in price
Honeydew: QLD season has commenced and it is expected price, quality and supply will hold as is for the winter
Rockmelon: QLD season has commenced, price will hold till the season get into full swing in the next 3 to 4 weeks
Strawberries: Limited supplies at present- eating quality just okay and price right up there. Will change with the QLD Season commencing early June
Tomatoes: QLD- Bowen season about 3 weeks away, expect market to stay high till then
Watermelons: Quality is better in the small size melons for both varieties, price back this week
FRUIT:
Honeydews, Rockmelons & Strawberries the 3 main products to watch out for- price and quality.
Prime Products are Apples, Pears, Citrus, Hass Avocados, Bananas, Pineapples, Kiwifruit, Imported Dates, Dragonfruit, Pomegranates, Pomelos & Quince.
VEGIES:
Tomatoes, Gold Squash, Red Witlof, Gourmet Rocket & Spinach are the mains ones to watch this week- quality, supply and price. Rocket will be short due to poor weather down south.
Prime Products are Artichokes, Beans - Broad, Borlotti, Continental & Green, Broccolini, Cauliflowers, Celery, Eggplant, Cos and Iceberg Lettuce, Button Mushrooms, Sweet Potatoes & Zucchini.
News from WA: Bumper Truffle crop expect this coming season, peaking in July!
BEST BUYS:
Fruit: Bethonga Pineapple (QLD) * Californian Dates (Import) * Granny Smith Apples- med (VIC) * Kiwifruit- bulk buy (VIC) * Mandarin (QLD)
Vegetable: Baby Broccoli (VIC) * Button Mushrooms (NSW) * Celeriac (NSW) * Silverbeet (NSW)- Sweet Potato - lge (QLD)
SOMETHING DIFFERENT:
Fruit: Feijoas (NSW) * Longans (Import) * Mangoes (Import) * Pears - Beuure Bosc (VIC) * Pears - Honey(VIC)
Vegetable: Baby Dutch Carrot (NSW) * Baby Globe Artichoke (NSW) * Habanero Chili- HOT (NSW) * Honeycomb - full frame (QLD) * Portabello Mushroom (NSW)
NOT THIS WEEK:
Short Supply: Red Witlof
Not Available: Baby Red Capsicum * Green Mangoes * Oyster Mushroom- Pink * Oyster Mushroom- Yellow
BUYER'S GUIDE: 1st May - 7th May
It is a good market this week due to supply still outweighing demand for most of the main lines.
PROBLEMS: Rockmelons * Honeydews * Strawberries * Watermelons * Roma Tomatoes
SOLUTIONS: Bananas * Grapes * Kiwifruit * Mandarins * Pineapples * Tomatoes (small)
We are starting to see an increase in Winter lines at the markets and if the weather holds we should have a great winter 'fresh produce' wise. Also worth a mention, as of last week, 90% of Australia's growing regions are classified drought free. Amen!
FRUIT:
Everything except stonefruit, melons (all) and straweberries are in good supply, good eating and well priced.
Apples, Pears, Avocadoes, New Season Navel Oranges, Mandarins, Pineapples, Quinces, Pomegranates and imported mangoes are the picks of the week.
VEGETABLES:
Just Roma Tomatoes, Cherry Truss and Shiso Leaf are the main ones to watch out for this week, otherwise it's a green light from Artichokes to Zucchinis.
Beetroot, Broccoli, Cauliflowers, Continental Cucumbers, Leeks, Sweet Potatoes, Swedes, Butternut Pumpkin and Zucchini are the veggie picks.
NB: New Season Australian Truffles will be available early June. Let the fun begin.
BEST BUYS:
Fruit: Bethonga Pineapple * Delicious Apples -med (VIC) * Grapefruit - Marsh (QLD) * Mandarin (QLD) * Pomegranate (NSW)
Vegetable: Beetroot - large (TAS) * Celeriac (NSW) * Leek - large (VIC) * Sweet Potato - large (QLD) * Zucchini - green (VIC)
SOMETHING DIFFERENT:
Fruit: Mango (Imported) * Mangosteen (Imported) * Papaya- green/cooking (QLD) * Quince (QLD)
Vegetable: Baby Globe Atichokes (NSW) * Baby Purple Carrots (NSW) * Roman (continental) Beans (NSW) * Red Witlof (VIC) * Tomato- Bella Rossa (NSW) * Tomato - Heirloom Mix (NSW)
NOT THIS WEEK:
Short Supply: Cherry Truss Tomatoes * Longan
Not Available: Broad Bean * Rambutan * Shiso Leaf