20-26 October 2025 Sydney Markets Report
FRUIT
If you haven’t done so this season now is the time to sink your teeth into a juicy, succulent North Territory mango. Select from Kensington Pride and R2E2 varieties. Mangoes are selling for around $2.50-$5 each depending on the size and variety. Have you tried caramelised mangoes for a quick dessert.
A flush of blueberries from the North Coast of NSW this week means that blueberries will be available for $3-$6 a punnet depending on size and quality. Snack on blueberries, add to your breakfast cereal, salads, fold through butter cakes, pancake or muffin mixtures.
Tropical tasting papaya from the Mossman area of far north Queensland is $4-$6 a kilo at your local greengrocer. A fragrant aroma is a good indication of flavour. When buying cut papaya, look for bright, undamaged flesh.
Cherry and grape tomatoes are simply irresistible. Toss them with olive oil, garlic and sea salt, then roast until blistered and caramelised. Spoon over burrata or swirl through warm pasta for a sweet, tangy dish that sings of Italian dining. Cherry tomatoes are $2.50–$3 a punnet, and grape tomatoes $2.50–$4.
Tasty Queensland grown melons are excellent this week. Fragrant and tasty rockmelons and honeydew melons from Bundaberg and Bowen are $3-$5 each. For something a little different add vibrant yellow-fleshed champagne melon to the trolley for $3-$4 a kilo. Try our rockmelon ‘carpaccio’ & haloumi salad.
Late season Afourer mandarins are still juicy, sweet eating and good value at $3-$5 a kilo.
As we move closer to summer nectarine and peach supplies increase and the fruit gets larger and richer in flavour. This week you will find yellow and white flesh varieties of peaches and nectarine from $10-$30 a kilo, depending on size and quality, these prices are about 50% cheaper than last week’s prices.
VEGETABLES
Fast to cook, fresh, and full of flavour — Aussie green asparagus is a spring bargain at $1–$2.50 a bunch. Steam, sauté or barbecue, then finish with cracked black pepper and shaved Parmesan. For something different, look for striking purple asparagus at $4–$5 a bunch.
Liven up a pasta dish, stir-fry or rice dish with broccoli florets or blanch bright green florets until just tender, then toss them with olive oil, lemon zest, toasted almonds and a sprinkle of chilli flakes. Finish with a shaving of Parmesan for a dish that’s vibrant, nutty and full of zing — proof that broccoli can be the star, not the side. Broccoli from your local greengrocer is $3-$5 a kilo.
Fans of nutty, tender broad beans should grab a kilo while they’re in season. Choose firm, pale green pods with plump, not bulging, beans. Premium quality is $4–$6 a kilo. Team broad beans, mint, feta and pancetta.
Crisp Lebanese cucumbers add a juicy crunch to salads and pair perfectly with mint, dill, lemon, feta, and yoghurt. Pick some up for $2–$3 a kilo.
English spinach, sold by the bunch, is tender and versatile — delicious raw or cooked. Shred into salads, fold through omelettes or stir into risotto. Great value at $1.50–$2.50 a bunch.
Get into the Halloween spirit! A glowing Jack-o’-lantern at your front door lets trick-or-treaters know you’re ready for fun. Halloween pumpkins are in season now, priced around $3–$4 a kilo, with average pumpkins weighing 7–12 kilos.
For quick and flavourful meals, grab a few bunches of Asian greens like bok choy or choy sum — just $1.50–$2 a bunch. They’re tender, full of flavour and cook in minutes. Whip up red chilli beef with bok choy.
Delicate, mild zucchinis are $3–$5 a kilo. Slice and marinate in soy sauce before grilling, or add to stir-fries, frittatas, or even cakes.
Large globe artichokes are nearing the end of their season, so grab them while you can for $2–$3 each. Choose firm, tightly closed heads that feel heavy for their size. Once cooked, their tender hearts are divine drizzled with olive oil and served with prosciutto, tomato and bocconcini.
FLOWERS
Spring weather has been kind to growers and Sydney flower market is brimming with colour. Look for Oriental and Asiatic lilies, gerberas, lupins, iris, delphinium, alstroemeria, gladioli, waratahs and field roses — all at their best this week.
For fragrance, you can’t go past lilac, lilies, lily of the valley, and stunning local roses, including David Austin varieties. Other seasonal beauties include ranunculus, cornflowers, chincherinchee, lisianthus, Queen Anne’s lace, buddleia, lotus pods, snowballs, daisies, peonies and hydrangeas.
All prices are estimates only as prices vary depending on variety, size and quality of produce and the trading area. For further information please contact Sue Dodd, Marketing Consultant on 0438725453.
Published On 2025-10-13 13:23:00
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