Wondering what fruit and vegetables are in season? Summer has officially arrived at the Market. If you’re looking for the flavours of an Aussie summer, our sheds are full of seasonal produce straight from your local farms.
From the first boxes of cherries to stone fruit, every item is picked at peak ripeness.
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.
January brings peak summer heat to Queen Vic Market.
If you’re wondering what fruit is in season in Melbourne right now, the answer is vibrant and sweet. Our stalls are filled with cherries, peaches, tomatoes, and the first mangoes of the season – perfect for your summer table or a backyard BBQ.
| Produce | Image | Recipe Idea | Order Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherries |  | Summer Pavlova with fresh cream & cherries | Get Festive Cherries Delivered |
| Peaches |  | Grilled peaches with mascarpone & honey | Add Peaches to My Shop |
| Tomatoes |  | Heirloom tomato & basil Caprese salad | Shop Fresh Tomatoes Now |
| Mangoes |  | Prawn & Mango salad with lime dressing | Order Sweet Mangoes Today |
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. You might ask, “When are cherries in season in Australia?” The answer is now. From berries to melons, these flavours define a Melbourne summer.
| Fruit | Peak Season | Usage Ideas |
|---|---|---|
| Cherries | Nov – Jan | Festive platters, baking, gifting |
| Mangoes | Nov – Mar | Salsas, smoothies, summer breakfast |
| Peaches & Nectarines | Nov – Mar | Grilling, salads, snacking |
| Apricots | Nov – Jan | Jams, tarts, cheese boards |
| Strawberries | Oct – Feb | Desserts, champagne garnish, salads |
| Blueberries | Nov – Mar | Breakfast bowls, muffins, smoothies |
| Raspberries | Oct – Apr | Tarts, compotes, yogurt topping |
| Lychees | Dec – Feb | Cocktails, fruit salads, snacking |
| Watermelon | Nov – Mar | Salads with feta, juices, cold slices |
| Passionfruit | Dec – Apr | Pavlova topping, icing, cocktails |
| Grapes | Dec – Apr | Snacking, salads, cheese boards |
| Bananas | All Year | Smoothies, snacking, baking |
| Plums | Dec – Feb | Fresh eating, tarts, compotes |
| Figs | Dec – Mar | Cheese boards, salads, desserts |
| Rockmelon | Dec – Mar | Breakfast, fruit salads, prosciutto wraps |
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.
| Vegetable | Peak Season | Usage Ideas |
|---|---|---|
| Beans | Nov – Apr | Steamed, salads, stir-fries |
| Capsicum | Oct – Apr | Stuffed, roasted, raw in salads |
| Cucumber | Nov – Mar | Salads, pickles, dips |
| Eggplant | Dec – May | Grilled, dips, curries |
| Lettuce | All Year | Summer salads, burger toppings |
| Tomatoes | Oct – Mar | Salads, bruschetta, roasting |
| Zucchini | Oct – Apr | BBQ slices, fritters, pasta |
| Sweet Corn | Nov – Mar | Whole grilled, salads, salsas |
| Celery | All Year | Snacking, salads, juices |
| Radish | All Year | Salads, tacos, pickling |
| Chillies | Dec – Apr | Fresh in salsas, roasting, preserving |
| Spring Onions | All Year | Salads, stir-fries, garnish |
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.
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