In season mid-winter: Onions
New Zealand’s top onion-growing area is Pukekohe, south of Auckland....
In season early winter: Lemons
Buying
Lemons are picked ripe. Choose firm, bright yellow fruit which,...
In season early summer: Strawberries
Nothing says summer more than picking your own strawberries! Here's...
In season early winter: Pumpkins
Pumpkins are considered a winter squash as opposed to softer-skinned...
In season early summer: New potatoes
The low-down
When it comes to potatoes, the texture and thickness...
In season late spring: Edible flowers
For colour, elegance and delicate flavouring, add flower petals to...
In season late spring: Basil
This herb favourite differs between varieties: larger leaves are sweeter,...
In season mid-spring: Cherimoya
This fruit resembles an artichoke – heart-shaped and green. While...
