What’s in Season at Queen Victoria Market | Late Summer / Early Autumn 2026

Late Summer & Early Autumn Produce from Victorian Farms

Wondering what fruit and vegetables are in season? As summer winds down and we welcome the first hints of autumn, the Market is alive with colour and flavour. If you’re chasing those last sunny tastes of the season, our sheds are bursting with beautiful late-summer produce straight from Victorian farms.

From juicy peaches and nectarines to late-summer plums and fragrant melons, every piece of fruit is picked at its sweetest.

Use this guide to discover what’s in season now, connect with traders, and shop your favourites online to enjoy the market fresh feeling all summer.

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What Fruit is in Season in Melbourne Right Now?

March brings those final golden days of summer to Queen Vic Market, as the weather gently shifts toward the cooler comforts of early autumn.

If you’re wondering what fruit is in season in Melbourne right now, the answer is crisp, colourful, and delicious. Our stalls are heaped with late-season plums, fresh figs, grapes, new-season apples and pears, plus sweet mangoes and melons; ideal for those lingering summer BBQs or an early autumn picnic.

Tip: Choosing peak-season produce not only tastes better, but it also supports local growers during peak season.
ProduceImageRecipe IdeaOrder Online
ApplesApple & Pear Galette with vanilla creamShop Fresh Apples Now
PeachesGrilled peaches with mascarpone & honeyAdd Peaches to My Shop
TomatoesHeirloom tomato & basil Caprese saladShop Fresh Tomatoes Now
MangoesPrawn & Mango salad with fresh lime and herbsOrder Sweet Mangoes Today
FigsGrilled figs with goat cheese & honeyShop Fresh Figs Today

Seasonal Fruits

There’s nothing like biting into a nectarine or snacking on crisp grapes.

Our traders offer the best seasonal produce in Australia, sourced from local orchards. Cherry season has wrapped up for the year, but you’ll still find plenty to love; from berries and figs to melons and early apples, these flavours capture the charm of a Melbourne summer turning to autumn.

Pro Tip: For a simple dessert, arrange chilled stone fruit and berries on a platter.
FruitPeak SeasonUsage Ideas
ApplesFeb – May Snacking, salads, pies
MangoesNov – MarSalsas, smoothies, summer breakfast
PearsFeb – MayPoaching, cheese boards, salads
Peaches & NectarinesNov – MarGrilling, salads, snacking
BlueberriesNov – MarBreakfast bowls, muffins, smoothies
RaspberriesOct – AprTarts, compotes, yogurt topping
WatermelonNov – MarSalads with feta, juices, cold slices
PassionfruitDec – AprPavlova topping, icing, cocktails
GrapesDec – AprSnacking, salads, cheese boards
BananasAll YearSmoothies, snacking, baking
FigsDec – MarCheese boards, salads, desserts
RockmelonDec – MarBreakfast, fruit salads, prosciutto wraps
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What Vegetables are in Season in Melbourne right now?

Summer cooking is all about ease. Nothing beats the taste of fresh seasonal produce harvested under the Victorian sun.

If you’re wondering what vegetables are in season now in Melbourne, our traders have everything you need for BBQ sides and light dinners, from salad greens to zucchini and capsicums ready for the grill.

Tip: Use seasonal produce for crunch and flavour in your summer salads.
VegetablePeak SeasonUsage Ideas
BeansNov – AprSteamed, salads, stir-fries
CapsicumOct – AprStuffed, roasted, raw in salads
CucumberNov – MarSalads, pickles, dips
EggplantDec – MayGrilled, dips, curries
LettuceAll YearSummer salads, burger toppings
TomatoesOct – MarSalads, bruschetta, roasting
ZucchiniOct – AprBBQ slices, fritters, pasta
Sweet CornNov – MarWhole grilled, salads, salsas
CeleryAll YearSnacking, salads, juices
RadishAll YearSalads, tacos, pickling
ChilliesDec – AprFresh in salsas, roasting, preserving
Spring OnionsAll YearSalads, stir-fries, garnish
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Bring Melbourne’s Home of Fresh to your kitchen.

Browse our Online Shop to explore what fruit and vegetables are in season, hand-picked from trusted traders.

Whether you’re planning a New Year gathering or a weeknight dinner, enjoy the best of the market, delivered to your door.

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