Autumn’s Seasonal Produce
A moment of silence for the end of long sunny days, warm ocean dips, iced lattes, early sunrises, linen dresses and afternoon gelato.
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And now let’s get excited for Autumn’s cooler afternoon walks, the start of footy season, autumn leaves, Mardi Gras and the Royal Easter Show, the Public Holidays and of course, the range of new colourful, delicious, seasonal produce.
There are plenty of reasons to focus on seasonal produce.
Taste and quality: Because seasonal produce is harvested at the peak of ripeness, it is often sweeter, crunchier and more flavoursome
Environmental Impact: Buying in-season produce lowers your carbon footprint by reducing the demand for out-of-season produce which requires more energy, water and transportation
Supporting local farmers: Seasonal produce is often sourced by local farmers so buying seasonal promotes local agriculture and supports the local economy
Cost-effectiveness: Out of season produce can be more expensive due to the additional expenses of transportation and storage
Nutritional benefits: Seasonal produce is often higher in nutrients and antioxidants, as it's harvested at the peak of freshness and hasn't been stored for long periods
By incorporating seasonal food into your diet, you'll not only enjoy better-tasting and more nutritious food, but you'll also be supporting sustainable agriculture and reducing your environmental impact.
In Australia, Autumns seasonal produce includes:
Fruits:
Avocado, apple, blackberries, banana, fig, grapefruit, grapes, guava, kiwi fruit, lemon, lime, mandarin, mango, orange, papaya, passionfruit, peach, pear, persimmon, plum, pomegranate, raspberries, rhubarb, strawberries
Vegetables:
Artichokes, Asian greens, beans, beetroot, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, capsicum, carrot, cauliflower, celery, corn, cucumber, eggplant, fennel, leek, lettuce, mushrooms, onion, parsnip, potato, pumpkin, shallot, silverbeet, spinach, spring onion, squash, sweet potato, tomato, turnip, watercress, zucchini
So hit up those weekend markets and pack your plate full of bright, fresh, nutritious seasonal produce this Autumn.