16 - 22 March 2026 Sydney Markets Report
FRUIT
New season Royal Gala, Kanzi and Red Delicious apples offer crunch and sweetness for $5-$8 a kilo. Perfect for snacking, salads or lunchboxes.
As we say goodbye to Hass avocados, new season Shepard avocados at $1-$3 each are a thrifty buy. A firm avocado will take 3-5 days to ripen. To speed up ripening, place avocados in a brown paper bag with a ripe banana and leave at room temperature. Did you know that Shepard avocados will not brown once they are cut? This makes them ideal for adding to sandwiches and an ideal substitute for butter or margarine. Try them in this Avocado, macadamia & chia brownie.
Turtle Egg plums are a late-season treasure, instantly recognisable by their green, speckled skin and golden flesh. Exceptionally sweet and wonderfully juicy, they have a crisp bite and honeyed flavour that makes them perfect for eating fresh. Enjoy them chilled, sliced into fruit salads, or paired with soft cheeses for a simple, delicious treat. It’s a great time to enjoy plums with all varieties selling for $4-$15 a kilo.
New-season Williams and Packham pears from Shepparton in Victoria are sweet, juicy and flavoursome. Pears are $3-$6 a kilo. Add flavoursome pear slices or wedges to salads, toss with rocket, parmesan and toasted walnuts or bake a batch of these moist and delicious pear and pecan muffins.
Put grapes on your shopping list as the range and quality are superb. With over a dozen different varieties to select from including seeded and seedless varieties, juicy grapes are at their best eating in autumn. Prices are ranging from $4-$20 a kilo, depending on variety, size and colour.
It’s a good time to make the most of lemons and limes as the quality is excellent and prices are ranging from $4-$8 a kilo. Use in baking for cakes, slices, curds or citrus glazes, or squeeze over grilled fish, chicken or vegetables to brighten flavours.
Pamper yourself this week and pick-up a sweet persimmon, you'll be pleasantly surprised. Enjoy fruit sliced as a snack or add slices to a salad for colour, texture and a hint of sweetness. Sweet persimmons are $10-$20 a kilo.
Creamy, sweet custard apples are an autumn treat. Serve segments with ruby grapefruit or oranges as a healthy dessert. Citrus fruit reduces the richness and embellishes the custard apple. This week custard apples are $10-$15 a kilo. Buy them firm and ripen in your fruit bowl until the skin slightly softens and becomes dull.
Australian grown gold and green kiwifruit harvesting has started.
VEGETABLES
Versatile celery is $3-$4 a bunch, depending on bunch size. The best way to keep celery is to remove the bulb and leaves and store the stems in an air-tight plastic container in the refrigerator. Celery teams well with blue cheese, mayonnaise, salt, eggs, potatoes, apples and oranges.
Tempt the family with roasted carrots, carrot juice, carrot cake and carrot, rocket & spiced chickpea salad, or add carrots to a healthy stir-fry. Quality Tasmania carrots are $1.50-$3 a kilo.
5-kilo bags of brushed potatoes are a top buy at $4-$10. Nourishing, filling and versatile, these potatoes are a multi-purpose potato that are perfect for mashing, roasting, frying and boiling. Remember to remove them from the plastic bag before storing in a cool, dry and dark place for optimum shelf life.
Leeks are superb sautéed and used in egg-based dishes like quiche and frittata. They add a lovely sweetness to soups, casseroles, pies and vegetable dishes. You’ll pay $2-$3 for large single leeks and bunches.
Cauliflower is packed with fibre, vitamin C and antioxidants, making it as nourishing as it is versatile. One cauliflower can stretch across several meals, all for $4-$5 a head. Roast it with olive oil and spices for a nutty, caramelised side or bake as steaks or florets with parmesan or spices for a hearty vegetarian dish.
Have you tried Shishito peppers, often called Shishito chillies? They are small, bright green Japanese peppers with thin skin and a sweet, slightly smoky flavour. Usually eaten green and lightly blistered or fried, they are mostly mild, though about one in ten delivers a surprising burst of heat.
Broccolini is a hybrid cross between Chinese broccoli – Gai Lum and traditional broccoli. With broccolini, you get the best of both worlds: long, tender, asparagus-like stems and delicate, flowery green florets. Broccolini is available at $2.50-$3 a bunch. Whip up this tasty char-grilled broccolini with tahini chicken.
A delightful array of Asian vegetables can be found at your local greengrocer. Add a delicious crunch and goodness to your stir-fries by incorporating a bunch of bok choy, choy sum or on choy. Asian leafy greens are $1.50-$2.50 a bunch.
Kale is packed full of nutrients with just one cup providing about 100% of your daily requirements of vitamins A, C & K. Use kale in a similar way to English spinach. Add it to scrambled eggs or omelettes. Sauté chopped kale with a little garlic and olive oil, then fold it into scrambled eggs or an omelette. Kale is selling for $1.50-$2.50 a bunch.
Mushrooms are the healthy all-rounder, versatile, tasty and easy to prepare. Pan-fry mushrooms with thyme or oregano and garlic to serve with chicken, steak or pork. Mushrooms are great value at $11-$14 a kilo.
This week is perfect for enjoying eggplant, with a fantastic selection of sizes, colours and shapes on offer. Choose from crisp white, soft mauve, striped or classic glossy black varieties. Prices range from $5-$10 per kilo, depending on the type.
When visiting your local greengrocer this week, keep an eye out for fresh pistachio nuts. Available for just four to five weeks, they are a short seasonal treat. Their soft pink and yellow mottled skin cover a hard, semi-split shell, revealing a mild, creamy nut inside. Enjoy them as a healthy snack or add them to baked goods for extra flavour and texture. Expect to pay $25-$30 a kilo.
FLOWERS
What's in season at your local florist in April: Choose from chrysanthemums in a variety of shapes and hues, lisianthus from soft pastels to bold tones, and cheerful paper daisies. Elegant roses, tulips and dahlias add beauty, while exotic blooms like bird of paradise, proteas, beehive ginger and pineapple lily bring a touch of the extraordinary. Also in season are delicate sweet peas, gladioli, nerines, celosia and flamingo feathers, along with textured greenery like silver dollar gum. For potted options, look for charming cyclamen.
All prices are estimates only and may vary depending on variety, size, quality and trading area. For further information please contact Sue Dodd, 0438725453.
Published On 2026-03-09 15:46:00
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