Nov 03 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.

Nectarines

The wait is over — South Australian stone fruit season has begun! The very first yellow nectarines from the Riverland have arrived, bursting with flavour and that unmistakable summer sweetness. These juicy, vibrant fruits are smooth-skinned, rich in colour, and in season from October through to April. Perfect enjoyed fresh as a healthy snack, or added to both sweet and savoury dishes — think colourful salads, desserts, or grilled alongside your favourite summer meals.
Keep an eye out for delicious local Yellow Nectarines at your nearest independent fruit & veg store — the taste of South Australian summer is here!

Red Onion

Who doesn’t have the staple red onion in their pantry?  These purplish-red onions are available all year round, and they are such a versatile vegetable that can be eaten raw in many salads, salsas and dips or sauteed in stir fry, fajitas, pastas and pizzas. You can also “pickle” red onion which is delicious on sandwiches and burgers.  The options are endless! The health benefits of the trusty red onion is also impressive with red onions being full of sulphur compounds that protect the body from ulcers and various cancers.  Add them to your shopping basket to keep up your supply in the pantry.

Strawberries 

The first picks of South Australian grown strawberries have started to arrive at the markets. Whilst the peak of the season will not arrive until later this month the first flush of picks from our growers are starting to hit the shelves of local fruit and veg stores.  Look for SA grown to support our local growers and enjoy the fresh taste of the Adelaide hills.

Coriander

Coriander is a herb that divides a dinner party faster than a discussion on politics! You either love it or you hate it!  For those that enjoy Vietnamese cooking Coriander is a staple and adds a burst of flavour to your Vietnamese Roll. For those that enjoy Mexican food – add a little coriander to your salsa and we promise you won’t be disappointed. Grown right here in the Northern Adelaide Plains by local grower Damien Manno – look for these new lines of Herbalicious packaged herbs in your local fruit and veg store this week.

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.