WINTER MARKET UPDATE
4 June 2026
FIRST WEEK OF WINTER!
Sydney is seeing some cooler days but there is still some warmth in the air at times. It does seem like the warmer seasons are lengthening in duration.
LOCALLY GROWN VEGETABLES
A highlight this week is Italian Verdure! The winter greens are just sensational at the moment and we are only at the beginning of the season.
LOCAL BROCCOLI
Time for Pasta with Broccoli! Cook the leaves and all. Flavour is sweeter & earthier compared to regular Broccoli and Broccolini.
CIME DI RAPA
Very much in season now with the small broccoli rabe floret amongst the leaves. Owned by Puglia but shared worldwide. A truly beautiful & versatile Italian green.
POBLANO PEPPERS
Worth pointing out as something different….not sure how long they are in season for though. Not available on Saturdays
GREEN BEANS
Coming from the Gympie area in South-east Queensland. Quality at present is outstanding - long, beautiful, silky hand-picked beans are a must.
HORSERADISH
Never cheap but the quality is very good right now and you just can't beat the fresh stuff!
DAISY MANDARINS
Last week my pick was Imperials. This week the low-seed Daisies are supreme! Imperials are a bit scarce this week.
IN SEASON, GOOD VALUE & PLENTIFUL
FRUIT: Navel Oranges, Golden Delicious Apples, Missile Apples, Chestnuts, Gold Kiwifruit, Quinces, Corella Pears, Persimmons, Mandarins, Pears, Limes, Pomegranates
VEGETABLES: Zucchini Flowers, Rhubarb, Green Garlic, Wombok, Rocket Bunches, Chicory, Brussels Sprouts, Rapa, Endive, Silverbeet, Tuscan Kale, Rainbow Chard, Jerusalem Artichokes, Fioretto, Roman Beans, Eggplants
EXPENSIVE OR HARD TO FIND
FRUIT: Honeydew, Rockmelon, Watermelon, Pineapples, Figs, Cumquats, Blueberries, Strawberries, Passionfruit, Kiwifruit, Lemons, Finger Limes, Large Heirloom Tomatoes
VEGETABLES: Cucumbers, Broad Beans, Borlotti Beans, Australian Garlic, Long Red Chilli, Asparagus, Yellow Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Yellow Beans, Peas
HERBS: French Tarragon, 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.