What's In Season

Eating seasonally means enjoying fruits and vegetables at their peak, benefiting from lower prices while supporting your body’s natural nutritional needs in harmony with the changing seasons. Seasonal produce is naturally sun-ripened, fresher, and richer in nutrients thanks to reduced storage time and faster farm-to-table journeys.

In today’s globalized market, it can be tricky to know what’s truly "in season" due to imports allowing certain items to be available year-round. However, focusing on local, seasonal produce ensures the best flavor and supports sustainability.

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Here’s a general guide to what’s in season in New Zealand, keeping in mind:

*   Year-round availability occurs for some produce due to varieties with staggered harvest times.

** Items marked with this are imported and not grown locally in New Zealand, such as bananas, garlic, ginger, grapes (black and green), mangos, pineapples, and taro.

 

Take advantage of this guide to make informed, delicious, and sustainable choices for your meals.