Australian fruits in season this autumn, March to May. Sort the chart by season to see what's at peak supply, or open any fruit for its full breakdown.
| Produce | Mar | Apr | May▼ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low | High | Peak | |
| None | High | Peak | |
| High | Peak | High | |
| Low | Medium | High | |
| Medium | Medium | High | |
| Low | Low | High | |
| High | Peak | High | |
| High | High | High | |
| Low | Peak | High | |
| High | High | High | |
| Medium | Peak | High | |
| Low | Medium | Medium | |
| None | Low | Medium | |
| High | Peak | Medium | |
| High | Peak | Medium | |
| Medium | Medium | Medium | |
| High | High | Medium | |
| High | Peak | Medium | |
| High | Peak | Medium | |
| Peak | High | Medium | |
| Medium | Medium | Medium | |
| Low | Medium | Medium | |
Honeydew Melons | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Medium | Medium | Low | |
| Medium | Medium | Low | |
| None | Low | Low | |
| Peak | Medium | Low | |
| None | Low | Low | |
| Medium | Low | Low | |
| Medium | Low | Low | |
| Medium | Low | Low | |
Piel De Sapo Melons | Peak | High | Low |
| High | Medium | Low | |
| Medium | Medium | Low | |
| Medium | Medium | Low | |
| Medium | Low | None | |
| Low | None | None | |
| Low | None | None | |
| Low | Low | None | |
| Peak | Medium | None | |
| Medium | Low | None |
Based on Australian domestic production and availability data.
A few recipes that make the most of what's at peak right now.
A classic autumn bake: soft cinnamon-spiced fruit under a buttery oat topping.
Taste.com.au →
Sweet roasted Fuyu persimmons with creamy burrata, rocket and a balsamic glaze.
SBS Food →
Tangy, golden curd that's perfect on toast, scones or folded through whipped cream.
RecipeTin Eats →
Caramelised pears, sharp blue cheese and toasted walnuts on flaky puff pastry.
ABC Everyday →
Seasonal fruit tastes better, costs less and travels less distance to reach you. When something is at peak local supply it's usually been picked recently, hasn't been in cold storage for months, and is competitively priced because growers have plenty to sell. Out-of-season fruit is typically imported or held in controlled-atmosphere storage. Both are safe, but neither matches a fresh, in-season piece for flavour.
Persimmons, apples, pears and Shepard avocados hit their peak from March through May. Persimmons in particular are only really available during this short autumn window, making them the most "autumn-only" choice.
Yes. Most apples and pears come from Victoria; passionfruit and bananas come predominantly from Queensland and New South Wales; table grapes are concentrated in the Sunraysia region of Victoria. You'll generally see the freshest local fruit in cities closest to those production regions.
The main domestic apple harvest begins in February for early varieties like Royal Gala, with the bulk of varieties (Granny Smith, Pink Lady, Fuji) hitting peak supply from March through May. Apples store well in controlled atmosphere, so they're available year-round, but autumn is when they're freshest.
Bananas grow year-round in tropical North Queensland, so technically they're always in season in Australia. There's no real "off" period. Autumn typically has steady supply as the wet season winds down.
Fuyu persimmons are sweet and edible while still firm: eat them like an apple. Hachiya are astringent and must be eaten when fully soft and jelly-like, otherwise they're mouth-puckeringly tannic. Most Australian shops sell Fuyu.
See our complete guide to autumn vegetables, or check what fruits are in season right now.
