What’s in Season at Queen Victoria Market | Mid Autumn 2026

Mid Autumn Produce from Victorian Farms

Wondering what fruit and vegetables are in season? Autumn is in full swing and the Market is bursting with mid-season colour and flavour. From cool mornings to crisp afternoons, our sheds are filled with beautiful mid-autumn produce straight from Victorian farms.

From new-season apples and pears to quinces, persimmons and the first cumquats, every piece of fruit is picked at its autumn best.

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

 

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What Fruit is in Season in Melbourne Right Now?

May brings mid-autumn to Queen Vic Market, as the weather settles into cooler days and hearty seasonal flavours.

If you’re wondering what fruit is in season in Melbourne right now, the answer is crisp, colourful, and delicious. Our stalls are filled with new-season apples and pears, juicy pomegranates, quinces, persimmons, feijoas and the first cumquats – perfect for autumn cooking.

 

Tip: Choosing peak-season produce not only tastes better, but it also supports local growers during peak season.
ProduceImageRecipe Idea
ApplesApple & Pear Galette with vanilla cream
PearsPear & blue cheese salad
QuincesPoached quinces with cream
PersimmonsSliced fresh in salads or with yogurt

Seasonal Fruits

There’s nothing like a new-season apple or the perfume of a ripe quince.

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 fresh apples and pears to quinces, persimmons and the first mandarins and cumquats, these flavours capture the charm of a Melbourne autumn.

 

Pro Tip: For a simple dessert, pair poached quinces or sliced persimmons with cream or yogurt
FruitPeak SeasonUsage Ideas
ApplesFeb – May Snacking, salads, pies
PomegranatesMar – MaySalads, desserts, fresh juice
PearsFeb – MayPoaching, cheese boards, salads
PersimmonsMar – MaySnacking, baking, salads
Mandarins (Imperial)Mar – JunLunchboxes, juicing, marmalade
CumquatsMay – AugMarmalade, candying, garnish
FeijoasMar – MayDesserts, smoothies, jams
KiwifruitMay – OctSnacking, salads, smoothies
RhubarbApr – SepCrumbles, compotes, baking
BananasAll YearSmoothies, snacking, baking
QuincesMar – MayPoaching, roasting, preserves
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What Vegetables are in Season in Melbourne right now?

Autumn cooking is all about comfort. Nothing beats the taste of fresh seasonal produce harvested in Victoria. 

If you’re wondering what vegetables are in season now in Melbourne, our traders have everything you need for hearty autumn meals – from pumpkins and leeks to broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and leafy greens ready for roasting or soups.

Tip: Use seasonal produce for crunch and flavour in your salads.
VegetablePeak SeasonUsage Ideas
PumpkinMar – AugRoasting, soups, risotto
LeeksMar – SepSoups, braises, tarts
EggplantDec – MayGrilled, dips, curries
LettuceAll YearSalads, burger toppings
BroccoliApr – OctSteaming, stir-fries, soups
CeleryAll YearSnacking, salads, juices
RadishAll YearSalads, tacos, pickling
CauliflowerApr – OctRoasting, soups, gratins
Spring OnionsAll YearSalads, stir-fries, garnish
Brussels SproutsApr – SepRoasting, shredded salads, sautéing
SilverbeetMar – SepSautéing, pies, soups
KaleApr – SepSoups, sautéing, salads
FennelApr – OctRoasting, salads, braising
ParsnipsApr – SepRoasting, soups, mash
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Ready to Shop?

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 relaxed autumn dinner or a weekend feast, enjoy the best of the market, delivered to your door.

 

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