AUTUMN MARKET UPDATE
14 May 2026
GREEN GARLIC
Just starting and what I've seen looks very nice.
FLOWERING TARRAGON
For the next few weeks this is the only tarragon available. There is no French Tarragon right now.
RHUBARB
Outstanding and will only get cheaper as we move into winter. Just a tip: buy Monday to Friday. Saturday is not a great market day for rhubarb!
HEIRLOOM PUMPKINS
A few options including Spaghetti Squash. We sell them by the box. Let us know if you're interested.
IN SEASON, GOOD VALUE & PLENTIFUL
FRUIT: Navel Oranges, Golden Delicious Apples, Missile Apples, Chestnuts, Gold Kiwifruit, Quinces, Corella Pears, Persimmons, Mandarins, Pears, Rockmelon, Seedless Grapes, Limes, Pomegranates
VEGETABLES: Wombok, Rocket Bunches, Chicory, Rhubarb, Fresh Olives, Brussels Sprouts, Rapa, Endive, Silverbeet, Tuscan Kale, Rainbow Chard, Jerusalem Artichokes, Fioretto, Roman Beans, Eggplants
EXPENSIVE OR HARD TO FIND
FRUIT: Honeydew, Pineapples, Watermelon, Figs, Cumquats, Blueberries, Passionfruit, Kiwifruit, Lemons, Finger Limes, Large Heirloom Tomatoes, Cherry Truss Tomatoes, Mini Roma Tomatoes
VEGETABLES: Cucumbers, Broad Beans, Borlotti Beans, Australian Garlic, Long Red Chillies, Red Capsicums, Asparagus, Yellow Zucchini, Yellow Beans, Peas
HERBS: Basil
Impact of Fuel & Fertiliser Shortages on Fresh Produce Prices
We have seen produce prices increasing and this will continue with the ongoing uncertainty of when the conflict in the Middle East will end. Farmers are grappling with the viability of planting crops due to the fuel and fertiliser shortages. These media articles provide deeper insight into the crisis:
Farmer Confidence Plummets amid Crisis (NSW Farmers, 12 May 2026)
Update for vegetable growers and industry on Middle East conflict impacts (AUSVEG, 14 April 2026)
Risk of vegetable price rise in response to spiralling fuel and fertiliser costs (ABC News, 26 March 2026)
If you have any special requests or need advice for your seasonal menu, please be in touch.