harvest to home market update 09 August, 2011

Now that July (a.k.a. one of the worst produce months of the year) is well and truly behind us, let’s see what we can expect in August. With the warmer weather we will continue to get a sweeter taste and increased supplies. Bananas will see a increase, albeit small, in supply with a noticeable drop in prices very shortly. Rockmelons will also begin to see new supplies and better prices. And just when you thought strawberries had peaked, there’s still more to come. Fortunately, this week there is better news on the veggie front with spinach, beans and beetroot the winners. On the negative side, be careful of the humble pumpkin as we expect to see it go up in price.

The Good News:
Asparagus (Peru & Mildura, prices easing)
Avocado
Beans - Green & Handpicked (prices easing)
Beetroot (large better)
Broccoli (best value veg)
Cabbage
Green & Yellow Capsicum (good)
Carrots (very good supply)
Cauliflower (good & cheap)
Celeriac
Celery (good quality and getting cheaper)
Corn (plenty)
Fennel
Kumera (cheap)
Leek (better quality and prices easing)
Oranges (CHEAP)
Strawberries (great quality and cheap)
Grapefruit
Kiwi fruit (good quality and cheap)
Lemons
Mandarins (good quality and cheap)
Rockmelons
Rhubarb (local supply & prices easing)

The Not so Good News:
Chilli (Green & Red scarce & Birdseye very expensive)
Cucumber (Telegraph & Lebanese are still exxy)
Red Capsicum (still pricey)
Eggplant (prices high but easing)
Ginger (expensive)
Lettuce (Iceburg & Cos- prices a little high)
Mango (some Mexican, expensive and tasteless)
Mushrooms (Button are scarce, Field are even more scarce),
Onions (brown up in price)
Butternut Pumpkin (very expensive)
Wild Rocket (very scarce)
Tomato (ALL are still pricey)
Zucchini (good quality prices but still high)
Bananas (starting to ease but still overpriced)
Grapes (only USA flames)
Limes (getting pricey)

By eating what’s in season, we begin to reduce our impact on the environment, support local communities and farmers and diversify our diets.

Happy shopping and eating and see you next week!

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