Apples
Autumn-harvest apples from Victoria, Tasmania and Batlow stock shelves through winter, with Pink Lady and Granny Smith holding best in controlled-atmosphere storage well into spring.
Winter Produce
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Winter produce list
Avocados
Avocado supply peaks in winter as Western Australian Hass production hits its high, making it one of the best times of year for quality.
Broccoli
Winter is peak broccoli season. Queensland's Lockyer Valley and Stanthorpe peak in July and August, NSW's Riverina and Windsor follow, and Victoria (which grows close to half of national supply) peaks in August and September, giving the best prices and firmest heads of the year.
Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts are at their best in winter, when cold temperatures sweeten them. Victorian farms lead production through the colder months.
Cabbage
Cabbage is a reliable winter staple, with savoy, red and green varieties all at good supply.
Cauliflower
Cauliflower thrives in the cold, with winter its strongest season for both supply and tight, white heads.
Celery
Celery is available year-round, with Victorian winter crops particularly crisp and a consistent base for soups and stocks from June to August.
Custard Apples
Custard apple season runs from late autumn into winter, grown in Queensland and northern New South Wales.
Fennel
Fennel peaks in winter, with crisp bulbs at their best from June to August.
Grapefruit
Grapefruit peaks through winter, with white and pink/ruby varieties from the Riverland and Queensland.
Leeks
Leeks are at their peak June to August and a consistent base for winter soups and slow-cooked dishes.
Lemons & Limes
Lemons and limes are at good supply through winter, with Eureka and Meyer lemons the most common varieties.
Mandarins
Mandarin season is in full swing through winter, with Imperial, Afourer and Murcott varieties all at good supply.
Oranges
Winter is peak orange season in Australia, with Riverland and Riverina navels at their sweetest and blood oranges making a brief appearance.
Parsnips
Parsnips are sweetened by frost, making winter their best season. Look for them alongside other root vegetables from June to August.
Pears
Autumn-harvest pears carry through winter in cold storage, with Beurre Bosc and Packham the most common varieties available June to August.
Pumpkin
Autumn-harvest pumpkin carries through winter, with butternut and Queensland Blue storing exceptionally well for months.
Spinach & Silverbeet
Spinach, silverbeet and kale all thrive in winter, with supply peaking June to August across southern-state growing regions.