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Food and nutrients - Fruit, vegetables

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In season mid-spring: Asparagus

Of the 300 or so varieties of asparagus, only about...

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In season mid-spring: Cherimoya

This fruit resembles an artichoke – heart-shaped and green. While...

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Know your apples

An apple a day keeps the doctor away - or...

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50 easy ways to get more fruit and...

Include these simple tips in your routine to easily get...

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In season early spring: Grapefruit

Grapefruit were introduced from Australia to New Zealand in the...

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In season early spring: Swedes

While swedes are a turnip and cabbage hybrid, unlike turnips,...

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What to do with Brussels sprouts

Tips and ideas that will inspire you to cook and...

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Fact or fiction: Wheatgrass

Is a shot of wheatgrass really the same as eating...

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In season mid-winter: Carrots

Buying Choose carrots which are bright orange and firm. The leaves...

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What to do with tangelos

Enjoy a healthy dessert and load up on vitamin C...

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In season mid-spring: Tamarillos

Availability Also known as tree tomatoes, tamarillos can be red or...

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Grow your own cabbages

Now’s the time to think about preparing the garden for...

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In season late winter: Celeriac

Celeriac (pronounced ce-LE-ri-ac) has a distinct celery flavour and a...

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In season mid-winter: Watercress

Buying Watercress is a member of the cruciferae (mustard) family and...

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Eat a rainbow

The different colours in fruits and vegetables signal the presence...

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In season mid-winter: Mandarins

Highly regarded in their land of origin, China, this citrus...

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Produce spotlight: Capsicums

What are they Capsicums are part of the same family as...

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In season early winter: Rhubarb

Availability Year-round but at its best from May to August. Buying Choose rhubarb...

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