Dec 08 In Season at the SA Produce Market

Buying and eating in season produce is good for your nutrition and helps the economy, our seasonal updates are here to lend a hand.

Let us inspire you with just a few of the fresh, locally grown produce now in season at the South Australia Produce Market that you will find at your local fruit and veg store.

Green Plums

Sweet, tangy, and refreshingly juicy — green plums are back in season and tasting incredible! 💚
Known for their crisp bite, zingy flavour, and vibrant green skin, these seasonal favourites ripen to a gorgeous yellow flesh and are typically harvested in early February across Australia. Perfect for snacking, lunchboxes, fruit platters, or even jam-making and cooking, green plums are a must-try for anyone who loves something fresh and a little different.

✨ Crunchy, bright, and bursting with flavour — they won’t be around for long! Head into your nearest Pick a Local, Pick SA! store and enjoy them while the season is on!

Strawberries

Strawberry Season Is In Full Swing Across SA! Following our big launch event at the Adelaide Central Market last Friday, South Australian strawberries are now arriving in plentiful supply — and they’re looking and tasting incredible. These locally grown beauties are everything we love about strawberry season: big, bright, sweet, juicy, and full of flavour. Perfect for snacking straight from the punnet, topping your summer desserts, adding to salads, or pairing with savoury dishes for a fresh twist. And there’s even more to love — SA strawberries are naturally packed with antioxidants, including vitamin C, to help support your immune system. Look for South Australian–grown strawberries at your local fruit & veg store and enjoy the freshest taste of the season!

Coloured Cauliflower

The most common colour of cauliflower is white, but did you know that they also come in coloured varieties – purple, green and yellow.  Funny enough, the coloured varieties are more nutritionally valuable than their white counterpart due to a higher concentration of vitamins and other elements, and they look quite pretty too.  All cauliflowers have firm florets with the same texture and a similar mild, sweet, and nutty flavour. Coloured cauliflower can be prepared the same way which can be roasted, steamed, mashed, fried, grilled, or made into rice.. You can also eat all of them raw which makes for great colour and texture in summer salads.

Cucumber       

Who doesn’t love refreshing cucumbers at this time of year?  Their peak season is from November to March, however, they are commonly found all year round.  They add crunch to a variety of salads and sandwiches or are a great healthy snack on their own or with your favourite dip.   Cucumbers are grown on creeping vines and their large leaves form a canopy over the fruits.  There are several different varieties of cucumbers but the most commonly known are the Continental, green or Lebanese.  As cucumbers contain 95% water, be sure to add them to your shopping basket when at your local fruit and veg store to add to your healthy, weekly meals.

You’ll find the best produce inside your local independent fruit & veg stores. Locate your closest store here.And don’t forget to check out Pick a Local, Pick SA Facebook page for the latest news from your local fresh produce experts.