Seasonal guide
What’s in Season in Australia
Buying in season means fresher food, better flavour and a smaller grocery bill. Here’s a season-by-season guide to Australian fruit and vegetables — and how to make a good-value haul last well beyond its peak.
Summer
December – FebruaryFruit
Strawberries · Mangoes · Stone fruit · Cherries · Watermelon · Berries
Vegetables
Tomatoes · Zucchini · Capsicum · Sweet corn · Cucumber · Lettuce
Autumn
March – MayFruit
Apples · Pears · Figs · Grapes · Feijoas · Kiwifruit
Vegetables
Pumpkin · Mushrooms · Broccoli · Eggplant · Silverbeet · Beetroot
Winter
June – AugustFruit
Oranges · Mandarins · Lemons · Grapefruit · Kiwifruit · Rhubarb
Vegetables
Brussels sprouts · Cauliflower · Leek · Cabbage · Carrots · Kale
Spring
September – NovemberFruit
Strawberries · Pineapple · Bananas · Early stone fruit · Melons · Loquats
Vegetables
Asparagus · Peas · Broad beans · Spring onions · Spinach · New potatoes
A general guide only — availability varies by state, climate and season.
Buy the glut, keep the value
Make a Seasonal Haul Last
In-season produce is cheapest at its peak — which is exactly when to buy extra and preserve it. Vacuum-sealing and freezing portions removes the air that causes freezer burn, so summer berries and winter veg keep their quality long after the season ends.
Seasonal Produce FAQs
Seasonal produce is usually fresher, tastes better and costs less, because it is more plentiful and travels less. Buying in season is one of the simplest ways to eat well and spend less.