Zucchini, cauliflower, cucumbers and blueberries are all in abundance and the best of fruit and veg this fortnight, according to Melbourne Market.
Mid-spring fresh fruit and veg in prime quality right now at Melbourne Market, Victoria’s wholesale fruit, vegetable and cut flower trading centre, includes Hass avocados, heirloom tomatoes, locally grown lettuce, broad beans and sugar snap peas.
Perfect for salads, sandwiches and snacks, both Lebanese and continental cucumbers are delicious, nutritious and in plentiful supply.
Green and white zucchini is also in excellent supply and eating well, with quality high and prices low.
More exotic produce being traded through Melbourne Market now includes Australian-grown dragon fruit and custard apples.
Melbourne Market CEO Mark Maskiell says this spring is proving to be a strong season for a range of fruit and veg, which is great for Victorian farmers and consumers.
“We’re seeing delicious early season pears, superb zucchini and crates of cucumbers being traded at Melbourne Market, which is proud to be the key connection between our world-class farmers and restaurateurs and greengrocers across the state,” he says.
“Melbourne Market means consumers can access the freshest Victorian-grown produce when they dine out or head to their local fruit and veg store.”
FIRST OF: QLD mangoes, peaches and nectarines
LOTS OF: Zucchini, Lebanese and continental cucumber, blueberries, cauliflower, tomatoes
LAST OF: NT mangoes, winter citrus, including navel oranges and mandarins
Melbourne Market is Victoria’s wholesale fruit, vegetable and cut flower trading centre.
The market plays a critical role in the local fresh produce supply chain, connecting small farmers with more than 2000 individual fruit and vegetable buyers representing independent greengrocers, restaurants, supermarkets and food processors.
For more information on Melbourne Market: melbournemarket.com.au
Image credit: Ellie Burgin
