SPRING MARKET UPDATE

29 September 2026


Important Information

NO DELIVERIES Monday 5th October - Sydney Markets is closed for the Labour Day Public Holiday.

HEIRLOOM TOMATOES: It looks like the drought is breaking with a few drops of rain falling in the shape of a handful of Monte Rosa tomatoes arriving this week. At this stage they're pretty green but at least harvesting has started.


HALLOWEEN PUMPKINS

Have started to arrive in the market.

PURSLANE

Now in season and supply is looking pretty good.

SILVERBEET

From now until it gets really hot they are superb.

SUGAR SNAP PEAS

Locally grown Sugar Snaps are available. A great Springtime option.

SUMMERINA MANDARINS

An unusual looking but great eating late season seedless mandarin. A bit more expensive than the Afourer but the taste makes it worth it.

GREEN ALMONDS

Have hit the market floor. We sell them in 5kg boxes.


IN SEASON, GOOD VALUE & PLENTIFUL

FRUIT: Beurre Bosc (Brown) Pears, Green Pears, Blood Oranges, Navel Oranges, Cumquats, Mandarins, Lemons, Green Almonds

VEGETABLES: Asparagus, Sugar Snaps, Purslane, Broad Beans, Lebanese Cucumbers, Zucchini Flowers, Globe Artichokes, Roman Beans, Baby Capsicums, Rhubarb, Long Red Chilli, Green Garlic, Baby Cucumbers, Wombok, Rocket Bunches, Chicory, Rapa, Endive, Silverbeet, Cavolo Nero, Kale, Rainbow Chard, Jerusalem Artichokes, Fioretto, Eggplants

HERBS: Lavender

EXPENSIVE OR HARD TO FIND

FRUIT: Blueberries, Blackberries, Grapes, Quinces, Limes, Watermelon, Figs, Passionfruit, Green Kiwifruit, Gold Kiwifruit, Finger Limes, Large Heirloom Tomatoes, Ox Heart Tomatoes,

VEGETABLES: Zucchini, Green Beans, Australian Garlic, Yellow Beans, Yellow Zucchini, Yellow Squash

HERBS: French Tarragon


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.

Customer Service Team

John Velluti 0407 402038

Bree Velluti 0409 712328

James Chesworth 0414 072623

Velluti’s Warehouse (until 10.30am) 0450 115966