24 - 30 MARCH 2025 Update Sydney Market that includes availability and price of seasonal fruits, vegetables and flowers. Also includes recipe suggestions.
FRUITS
Have you tried yellow-skinned Kissabel apples? Their skin is yellow with prominent lenticles, and its flesh has nuances of pink. Its texture is firm and juicy, while the flavour is well-balanced between sweetness and acidity. Australians love apples, with 89% of Australian households purchasing apples, buying an average of 890 g each shopping trip. New-season apples also include Royal Gala, Fuji, Kanzi, Jazz, Red Delicious, Missile, and Golden Delicious varieties. Apples are $3-$10 a kilo, depending on the size and variety.
Fibre-rich pears are a family favourite. Naturally tasty, economical, and versatile, pears make elegant and quick desserts or add a sweet flavour and crisp texture to a salad. Select from Williams, Packham, and Beurre Bosc are selling for $3-$5 a kilo, and Corella pears $4-$10 a kilo.
It's time to enjoy quince. Simmer a split vanilla pod in a light sugar syrup and gently poach peeled and quartered quinces until they are softened and have turned a gorgeous shade of pink. Alternatively, try roasting quinces. Depending on size, expect to pay $5-$7 a kilo. Learn more - How to Make Roast Quinces
Smooth, creamy, and with a nutty flavour, Shepard avocados are $3-$4 each. A good source of vitamin B6, this vitamin has many functions. It is especially important during exercise where it plays a role in changing amino acids into glucose to provide muscle energy.
Everyone loves bananas, smooth, creamy and an excellent source of vitamin B6 and C. Did you know that one banana provides almost 30% of your daily vitamin C requirements? Bananas are a popular choice at $3-$6 a kilo.
Rockmelons, fondly called "Rockies", take 10-12 weeks to grow from planting to fully ripe fruit. Harvesting of Riverina rockmelons is now in full swing, and the fruit is sweet and juicy, so grab a "Rockie" this week for $2-$5 each. Wash melons before cutting; store fruit covered in the refrigerator once cut.
There is an enticing range of grapes now available at your local greengrocer. If you enjoy your grapes sweet and crunchy, we recommend the Crimson seedless, Sultana, Sapphire and Thompson seedless are $5-$7 a kilo and Cotton candy, Autumn Crisps and Sweet Globe, are $9-$20 a kilo.
With their signature sweetness and tender flesh, plump, luscious figs offer great value in autumn. Handle figs with care because they easily bruise. Rinse figs in cold water and pat dry with paper towel. Figs are 50¢ -$3 each.
Sweet Persimmons are non-astringent and can be eaten firm and crunchy, or you wait until the flesh is soft and resembles apricot jam. Purchased firm fruit and allowed it to ripen in the fruit bowl. Sweet persimmons are around 50¢-$3 each. Learn more about persimmons.
Enjoy aromatic Victorian strawberries, rich in heart-healthy flavonoids, at $4-$7 per punnet. Try our strawberry salsa pancakes for a delicious twist!
VEGETABLES
With its vibrant orange flesh and rich, creamy texture, kumara is a versatile favourite! Roast it to bring out its natural sweetness and enjoy it hot or cold in salads, grain bowls, or as a hearty side. For extra flavour, toss roasted kumara with grated ginger, chopped coriander, and a sprinkle of cumin. Or try it mashed with a touch of butter and a dash of cinnamon for a cosy twist! Large or small-sized kumara is available for $2-$4 per kilo at your local greengrocer.
Asian leafy greens — such as pak choy, bok choy, and choy sum—are quick to cook, full of goodness, and fantastic value at $1.50-$3 per bunch. Stir-fry them with new-season fresh ginger sautéed in sesame oil for a fragrant, flavour-packed side dish.
With its vibrant green colour and mild, earthy flavour, broccoli is a versatile and nutrient-packed addition to any meal. Add florets to a stir-fry, bake them into a cheesy pasta dish,
Pumpkins are perhaps the most adaptable of veggies. Use them in gnocchi, salads, curries, bread, sweet tarts, and pies. If you crave comfort foods, roast wedges with garlic and whip a mash or puree for a rich cream soup. Jap, Butternut and Jarrahdale pumpkins are $2-$2.50 a kilo when purchased whole and $3-$4 a kilo, if cut.
Nutritious broccoli is a family favourite that is delicious steamed, stir-fried, or pureed to create a spicy broccoli and chilli soup or make up a batch of broccoli and sweetcorn buttermilk hotcakes. Broccoli prices have eased in the last week; expect to pay $3-$5 a kilo.
Delicate flavoured zucchinis are tasty grilled, sautéed, stuffed, deep-fried or cooked as fritters. This week prices have dropped to $3-$5 a kilo, making them a thrifty buy
Cooler autumn nights are yielding a delicious crop of premium-quality, milky-white cauliflowers. This locally grown, on-trend veggie retails at $4-$5 a head, depending on size. Have you tried cauliflower rice? It's surprisingly tasty, and you won't believe how low-calorie it is. Read our post; you don't have to be green to be super.
March to June is the peak time for Australian-grown chestnuts. Cooked chestnuts have a sweet taste and a texture similar to roast potatoes. They can be boiled, baked, grilled, or roasted. Pick up a kilo and enjoy chestnuts with a roast dinner, add cooked nuts to salads, a risotto, or chopped to a stir-fry. This week, chestnuts are $7-$15 a kilo, depending on variety and size. Try them in this chilli chestnut, Asian greens, and tofu stir-fry.
Broccoli Rappa is not broccoli; this leafy, cruciferous vegetable is closely related to the turnip. Sold in bunches, broccoli rappa has delicious bitter stems, leaves, and nutty, broccoli-like buds. This Italian favourite is 100% edible, easy to cook, and popular served sautéed, braised, and roasted in Italian dishes. Grab a bunch for $3-$4 this week.
Immune-boosting kumara (orange sweet potato) is packed with vitamins and fibre. Delicious roasted, chopped orange sweet potato (kumara) with red onion wedges in olive oil flavoured with cumin and coriander for 30 minutes or until tender. Kumara is $2-$4 a kilo. Look for specials on extra-large tubers.
Need a quick, healthy, and budget-friendly meal idea? Toss a bunch of choy sum, bok choy, or pak choy into your next stir-fry for a delicious crunch and a boost of nutrients! These Asian leafy greens cook in just minutes-simply chop, sauté with garlic and a splash of soy sauce, and you're done. Best of all, they're affordable at just $2.50–$3 a bunch. Easy, tasty, and great for your wallet!
FLOWERS
Fill your home with the beauty of seasonal flowers! This week’s selection includes late-season stock, dahlias, local roses, pink ice proteas, sunflowers, lisianthus, pineapple lilies, heliconias, irises, hypericum, sedum, amaranthus, Easter daisies, asters, tulips, snowberries, flowering ginger, gum nuts, celosia, kale, chrysanthemums, pepper bush, and tiger lilies.
From delicate lisianthus to vibrant sunflowers and fragrant roses, there’s something to suit every style and occasion.
Prices in this report are valid for the week of the report and may vary based on variety, size, quality, and trading area. For more information, contact Sue Dodd, Marketing Consultant, at tel 0438 725 453
Published On 2025-03-24 12:24:00
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