What’s in Season at Queen Victoria Market | Early Winter 2026

Early Winter Produce from Victorian Farms

Wondering what fruit and vegetables are in season? Winter has arrived and the Market is stocked with cool-season colour and hearty flavour. From frosty mornings to short afternoons, our sheds are filled with produce straight from Victorian farms.

From citrus and kiwifruit to stored apples and pears, every piece of fruit is picked at its winter 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 winter.

 

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What Fruit is in Season in Melbourne Right Now?

June brings the start of winter to Queen Victoria 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, citrusy, and satisfying. Our stalls are filled with navel oranges, mandarins, kiwifruit, stored apples and pears, cumquats and rhubarb – perfect for winter 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
Navel OrangesOranges - Australian NavelOrange & almond cake, or fresh juice
MandarinsLunchbox snack, marmalade

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. From citrus and kiwifruit to stored apples and pears and rhubarb, these flavours capture the depth of a Melbourne winter

 

Pro Tip: For a simple dessert, pair poached quinces or sliced persimmons with cream or yogurt
FruitPeak SeasonUsage Ideas
ApplesMar – JulSnacking, salads, pies
PearsMar – JulPoaching, cheese boards, salads
Mandarins (Imperial)Mar – JunLunchboxes, juicing, marmalade
CumquatsMay – AugMarmalade, candying, garnish
KiwifruitMay – OctSnacking, salads, smoothies
RhubarbApr – SepCrumbles, compotes, baking
BananasAll YearSmoothies, snacking, baking
Navel OrangesMay – SepJuicing, cakes, salads
LemonsMay – AugBakings, dressings, preserving
GrapefruitJun – SepJuicing, salads, marmalade
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What Vegetables are in Season in Melbourne right now?

Winter 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 winter 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
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
CeleriacMay – AugRoasting, mash, soups
TurnipsMay – AugRoasting, soups, braises
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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 winter dinner or a weekend feast, enjoy the best of the market, delivered to your door.

 

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