SPRING MARKET UPDATE
5 November 2026
GHERKINS
Local gherkins are now in season. Best day to get them is on Saturday, direct from the local grower.
ZUCCHINI FLOWERS
This week looks like a good week to get them on the menu. There's plenty and they look superb.
FIGS & MULBERRIES
Plenty of beautiful leaves, as you can see, but no figs! Everyone is hanging out for them to arrive but the season hasn't kicked off. As soon as it does, we'll let you know.
AUSSIE GARLIC
We've now got a good steady supply. A bit small at this stage but will get bigger. Price around $30/kg at the moment.
STONE FRUIT
We've pretty well got it all going on except for ripe Plums. Sweetness will improve and price is fairly high right now. All will come good with time.
HOME DELIVERY SUBSCRIPTIONS
NOW AVAILABLE
Set and forget! Weekly or fortnightly fruit and veg delivery to your door. “The Basics” fruit & veg with Croft Lane sourdough.
IN SEASON, GOOD VALUE & PLENTIFUL
FRUIT: Cherries, Peaches, Nectarines, Mangoes, Pineapple, Strawberries, Blackberries, Navel Oranges, Gold Kiwifruit, Mandarins, Limes, Heirloom Tomatoes
VEGETABLES: Yellow Zucchini, Zucchini, Asparagus, Broad Beans, Zucchini Flowers, Lebanese Cucumbers, Globe Artichokes, Roman Beans, Baby Capsicums, Rhubarb, Baby Cucumbers, Chicory, Endive, Cavolo Nero, Kale, Rainbow Chard, Jerusalem Artichokes, Fioretto, Eggplants
HERBS & EDIBLE FLOWERS: Elderflowers, Lavender
EXPENSIVE OR HARD TO FIND
FRUIT: Lychees, Apples, Bananas, Grapes, Lemons, Honeydew, Rockmelon, Figs, Passionfruit, Green Kiwifruit, Finger Limes
VEGETABLES: Fennel, Radicchio, Brussels Sprouts, Wombok, Rapa, Witlof , Silverbeet, Rocket Bunches, Green Beans, Australian Garlic, Yellow Beans, Yellow Squash
CHEF BARGAIN BUYS (until sold out)
Red Monte Rosa Tomatoes - $30 / tray
B Grade Strawberries - $24 / tray
B Grade Asparagus - $40 / box
Roman Beans - $45 / box
Elderflowers - $10 / bag
If you have any special requests or need advice for your seasonal menu, please be in touch.
