Oct 13 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.

Strawberries

Sweet, juicy, and bursting with flavour — South Australian strawberries are starting to arrive in greater supply at the markets! 🍓 Although recent weather has slowed the season, these Adelaide Hills gems are absolutely worth the wait. Grown with care by our local farmers, they’re packed with vitamin C, antioxidants, and that unbeatable fresh-picked sweetness you just can’t find anywhere else.
Enjoy them on their own, toss them through a salad, or top your morning yoghurt — however you eat them, nothing beats fresh, locally grown strawberries from right here in SA! 🍃💖

Rhubarb

If you’re looking to add a burst of tart flavour to your next dish, rhubarb is the perfect pick! This vibrant pink-red stalk brings a unique, slightly tangy taste that works beautifully in both sweet and savoury recipes. Whether you’re revisiting a classic crumble or trying something new in the kitchen, now’s the perfect time to make the most of this humble, in-season favourite. 💗🥧

Bananas

We all have our own way of picking the perfect banana — some like them a little green, others love those sweet brown freckles. 🍌 Whichever you prefer, there’s plenty of this potassium-packed favourite available right here in SA!
We had a fantastic time celebrating National Banana Day on October 8 — a day dedicated to one of our most loved fruits! While bananas aren’t grown in South Australia, they’re locally ripened right here, supporting our state’s economy and ensuring you get the freshest quality every time.

Your local fruit and veg store only stocks locally ripened bananas straight from the SA Produce Market ripening rooms, so when you shop at a Pick a Local, Pick SA! store, you’re supporting local jobs and enjoying the best bananas around. 💛🍌

Capsicum     

Capsicums are a fantastic way to add a pop of colour and a burst of flavour to your meals! Whether you’re tossing them into salads, stir-fries, or casseroles, layering them on pizza, or even baking them into muffins, their versatility is endless. Next time you’re shopping, grab some fresh capsicums from your local fruit and veg store and give your meals a fresh, flavourful boost!

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.