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In season early winter: Olives

Olives are typically green or black — the colour relates...

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In season late autumn: Beetroot

This root vegetable has an appealing deep-crimson colour, distinctive green...

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In season late autumn: Mandarins

Sweet and easy-to-peel mandarins are the perfect fresh fruit. With distinctive...

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In season mid-autumn: Quince

The old-fashioned hardy quince is enjoying a revival in the...

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In season mid-autumn: Capsicums

Capsicums (also known as ‘peppers’) are seed pods that have...

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In season early autumn: Figs

Over 150 varieties of figs are grown worldwide, including brown/purple...

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In season autumn: Chillies

Chillies are available in stores year-round but home gardeners can...

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In season late summer: Peaches

Naturally sweet and juicy, fresh peaches are a real summer...

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In season late summer: Coriander

Coriander is probably one of the most contentious herbs: people...

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In season mid-summer: Lettuce

Lettuce is available to purchase year-round but most home gardeners...

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In season mid-summer: Melons

Nothing shouts summer like a thick slice of chilled melon! There...

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In season early summer: Raspberries

This berry is available in a variety of colours around...

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In season late spring: Globe artichokes

Raw, boiled, grilled, baked or stuffed, the globe artichoke is...

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In season mid-spring: Choy sum

Choy sum (or flowering Chinese cabbage) has pale yellow flowers...

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In season mid-spring: Garlic

Garlic is a packed with flavour and phytonutrients. A member of...

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In season early spring: Rhubarb

Rhubarb may be considered a fruit because it is usually...

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In season early spring: Kumara (sweet potato)

Kumara have been grown and eaten in New Zealand since...

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In season late winter: Fennel

Fennel, also known as Florence fennel, has a characteristic aniseed...

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