Broccoli
Autumn is the quieter end of the broccoli year, with southern regions between cuts and Queensland's Lockyer Valley gearing up for its June peak, so supply stays steady but prices typically rise compared with winter and spring.
Autumn Vegetables
Vegetables in season in Australia this autumn (Mar to May). Sort by the current season to see what's at peak supply, or open any vegetable for its full breakdown.
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Autumn vegetables list
Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprout season peaks in autumn and winter, with Victoria the main growing state. Cold temperatures convert their starches to sugars and improve flavour.
Cabbage
Cabbage thrives in cooler autumn temperatures, with savoy, red and green varieties all at good supply.
Capsicum
Capsicums are at good supply in autumn, with red and yellow varieties ripening fully on the vine. Queensland dominates production.
Carrots
Carrots are available year-round, with autumn crops from cooler regions tending to be sweeter. They're grown across most Australian states.
Eggplant
Eggplant season peaks through autumn, with firm, glossy specimens from Queensland and northern New South Wales.
Onions
Onions are available year-round, with the autumn harvest bringing fresh brown, red and white varieties from South Australia and Tasmania.
Parsnips
Parsnip season runs from autumn through winter, with cold temperatures sweetening the roots.
Potatoes
Potatoes are a year-round staple, with fresh-dug new-season varieties in autumn from South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania.
Pumpkin
Pumpkin peaks in autumn, with butternut, Queensland Blue and Kent varieties from Queensland and New South Wales farms.
Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potato supply is strong through autumn, with Queensland producing the majority of Australia's crop and gold and purple varieties both at their best.