May 24 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.

Dragon Fruit

This season’s surprise local star? Dragon Fruit grown right here in South Australia! While not commonly grown locally, our warm conditions and careful growing practices help produce beautifully sweet, flavour packed fruit. With additional water during growing, the fruit develops extra juiciness and a naturally sweeter taste. Dragon Fruit is known for its striking pink skin and vibrant flesh, with a mildly sweet flavour often compared to a mix of kiwi and pear. Refreshing and lightly tropical, it’s delicious chilled, blended into smoothies, added to fruit salads, or simply enjoyed fresh with a spoon. Naturally rich in vitamin C, fibre, and antioxidants, dragon fruit is a great choice to support hydration, digestion, and overall wellbeing. Sweet, colourful, and grown closer to home than you might think, it’s definitely one to try this week!

Flat Green Beans

Flat Green Bean, also known as runner beans, Helda beans, or Romano beans, are a nutritious and delicious addition to your weekly meals! 🌱 Packed with vitamins A, K, and C, plus fibre, folate, and plant based protein, these beans support overall wellbeing and can help contribute to healthy iron intake. Recognised by their broad, flat pods and satisfyingly crisp texture, flat beans are incredibly versatile in the kitchen. Enjoy them fresh in salads for extra crunch, or steam, grill, sauté, or stir fry them to bring out their naturally sweet, slightly nutty flavour. Flavour packed and locally grown, flat beans are an easy way to add colour and goodness to your plate. Find them now at your local fruit and veg store!

Yellow Tomatoes

Yellow Tomatoes just as delicious as they are eye catching. Known for their naturally sweet, mellow flavour and lower acidity, they offer a smoother taste compared to traditional red varieties. Perfect for adding colour to fresh salads, bruschetta, pasta dishes, grazing platters, or simply enjoying straight from the punnet, yellow tomatoes bring a bright twist to everyday meals. They’re also a source of vitamin C and antioxidants, making them a tasty way to add extra goodness to your plate. Grown locally and picked at peak ripeness, now’s the perfect time to enjoy them at their freshest.

Bullhorn Capsicum

Bullhorn Capsicum is a standout variety known for its long, curved shape that resembles a bull’s horn. Larger than many other capsicums, it can grow up to 20 cm in length and is loved for both its bold appearance and versatility in the kitchen. Offering a gentle kick of heat balanced with natural sweetness and a subtle smoky flavour, Bullhorn Capsicum is especially delicious when roasted, bringing out its sweetness and creating a soft, rich texture. It’s also a favourite in Mexican-inspired cooking, adding flavour to sauces, salsas, marinades, and grilled dishes. Typically harvested when fully ripe and vibrant red, Bullhorn Capsicums can also be enjoyed while green for a fresher, slightly sharper flavour profile.

 

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.