In season mid-autumn: Kiwiberry, butternut squash, Jerusalem artichoke
Kiwiberry
As the name suggests, kiwiberries look similar to their kiwifruit...
In season early autumn: Quince, lemongrass, frisée
Quince
Quince trees grow well in New Zealand, and the large,...
In season late summer: Bitter melon, butternut squash,...
Bitter melon
Bitter melon, also called karela, bitter gourd or fu...
In season mid-summer: Curry leaf, watermelon, taro
Curry leaf
The curry leaf is popular in Indian-inspired cuisine, bringing...
In season early summer: Broad beans, daikon, chives
Broad beans
A half-cup serve of broad beans is low in...
In season mid-spring: Rhubarb, grapefruit, telegraph cucumber
Rhubarb
Just a half-cup serve of stewed rhubarb gives you 3g...
In season early spring: Cape gooseberries, coriander, gai...
Cape gooseberries
While this pale orange-yellow tart fruit has been shown...
In season late winter: Kohlrabi, limes, Italian parsley
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is German for cabbage-turnip, though it is sweeter than...
In season mid-winter: Agria potatoes, carrots, cauliflower
Agria potatoes
Potatoes provide vitamin C, folate, potassium, antioxidants and fibre....
In season early winter: Persimmons, red cabbage, yams
Persimmons
Bronwyn and Lance Walters, of NTL Horticulture in Northland, have...
In season late autumn: Fennel, olives, leeks
Fennel
Increasing in popularity in New Zealand, fennel has an aniseed...
In season mid-autumn: Swedes, Brussels sprouts, mandarins
Swedes
An average swede (around 100g) adds just 100kJ to your...
In season late summer: Broccoli, pumpkin, snow peas
Broccoli
Broccoli is a good source of vitamin C, folate and...
In season early autumn: Figs, silver beet, marrow
Figs
Figs are gaining popularity in New Zealand but can be...
In season early summer: Dill, cherry tomatoes, rocket
Dill
Although used in small amounts, herbs add beneficial polyphenols to...
In season early summer: Thai basil, Lebanese cucumber,...
Thai basil
Basil contains useful amounts of antioxidants such as vitamin...
In season mid-summer: Raspberries, red onion, garlic
Raspberries
Raspberries get their lovely red colour from anthocyanins, which are...
