SPRING MARKET UPDATE
10 September 2026
Important Information
Heirloom Tomatoes: Not a good week supply-wise. We are hoping for some 'Grandma Heirlooms' on Friday and Monte Rosas are still weeks from arriving.
WHITE ASPARAGUS
Asparagus season is revving up and prices are falling. Definitely a green light to get started. White Asparagus has hit the Market!
BROAD & BORLOTTI BEANS
Both are looking good and supply appears to be good too.
GREEN TOMATOES
Plenty this week so get into your pickling or frying!
GRAPES
Australian Black Seedless grapes are the better overall option right now.
LAVENDER
Plenty around and quality is excellent.
JAMMING STRAWBERRIES
Lots of cheap strawberries available as we approach the end of the Queensland season. Not great presentation, very good preserve option.
IN SEASON, GOOD VALUE & PLENTIFUL
FRUIT: Corella Pears, Strawberries, Blood Oranges, Navel Oranges, Gold Kiwifruit, Cumquats, Brown Pears, Mandarins, Green Pears, Lemons
VEGETABLES: Asparagus, Broad Beans, Zucchini Flowers, Globe Artichokes, Roman Beans, Yellow Beans, Borlotti Beans, Baby Capsicums, Rhubarb, Long Red Chilli, Green Garlic, Baby Cucumbers, Wombok, Rocket Bunches, Chicory, Brussels Sprouts, Rapa, Endive, Silverbeet, Cavalo Nero, Kale, Rainbow Chard, Jerusalem Artichokes, Eggplants, Fioretto
HERBS: Lavender
EXPENSIVE OR HARD TO FIND
FRUIT: Grapes, Quinces, Limes, Honeydew, Rockmelon, Watermelon, Pineapples, Golden Delicious, Figs, Passionfruit, Green Kiwifruit, Finger Limes, Large Heirloom Tomatoes, Ox Heart Tomatoes, Mini Roma Tomatoes on the vine
VEGETABLES: Lebanese Cucumbers, Green Beans, Australian Garlic, Yellow Zucchini, Yellow Squash
HERBS: French Tarragon, Chives, Basil, Dill
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. This media release back in May, provides deeper insight:
Farmer Confidence Plummets amid Crisis (NSW Farmers, 12 May 2026)
If you have any special requests or need advice for your seasonal menu, please be in touch.