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

Early Spring Produce from Victorian Farms

Wondering what fruit and vegetables are in season? Spring has arrived and the Market is bursting with early-season colour and delicate flavour. From cool mornings to lengthening afternoons, our sheds are filled with produce straight from Victorian farms.

From the season’s first strawberries and asparagus to the last of winter’s citrus and rhubarb, every piece of produce is picked at its spring 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 spring.

 

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What Fruit is in Season in Melbourne Right Now?

September brings the start of spring to Queen Victoria Market, as the weather warms and early-season produce begins to shine.

If you’re wondering what fruit is in season in Melbourne right now, the answer is bright, fresh, and full of possibility. Our stalls are seeing the season’s first strawberries alongside rhubarb, avocados, and the last of winter’s citrus — perfect for spring cooking.

 

Tip: Choosing peak-season produce not only tastes better, but it also supports local growers during peak season.
ProduceImageRecipe Idea
StrawberriesStrawberry & cream pavlova, or fresh with yoghurt
Asparagus
Asparagus with poached egg & hollandaise
RhubarbOranges - Australian NavelRhubarb crumble or compote
AvocadosSmashed avo on sourdough, or guacamole
PeachPeach & burrata salad with mint, or grilled with honey and ricotta on sourdough
NectarinesNectarine, rocket & goat's cheese salad, or sliced fresh over granola and yoghurt
ApricotsApricot & almond galette, or roasted with rosemary and served alongside roast lamb
HoneydewHoneydew & cucumber salad with lime and chilli, or blitzed into a chilled soup with mint
WatermelonWatermelon, feta & mint salad, or watermelon and lime spritz
BlueberriesBlueberry & lemon loaf, or folded through a spring pavlova with cream
RaspberriesRaspberry & pistachio yoghurt cake, or muddled into a raspberry lemonade

Seasonal Fruits

There’s nothing like the season’s first strawberry or the crisp snap of early spring rhubarb.

Our traders offer the best seasonal produce in Australia, sourced from local orchards. From strawberries and rhubarb to avocados and the last of winter’s navel oranges, these flavours capture the optimism of a Melbourne spring.

 

Pro Tip: For a simple dessert, toss strawberries with a little sugar and balsamic, and serve over vanilla ice cream.
FruitPeak SeasonIdeas
Strawberries

Sep – JanPavlova, jam, fresh with cream
AvocadosSep – MarSmashed avo, guacamole, salads
RhubarbApr – SepCrumbles, compotes, baking
KiwifruitMay – OctSnacking, salads, smoothies
Navel OrangesMay – SepJuicing, cakes, salads (late season)
GrapefruitJun – SepJuicing, salads, marmalade (last month)
ApplesMar – MaySnacking, salads, pies (late stored crop)
PearsMar – MayPoaching, cheese boards, salads (late stored crop)
BananasAll YearSmoothies, snacking, baking
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What Vegetables are in Season in Melbourne right now?

Spring cooking is all about lightness and freshness. Nothing beats the taste of produce harvested at the start of the new season in Victoria.

If you’re wondering what vegetables are in season now in Melbourne, our traders have everything you need for fresh spring meals — from asparagus and peas to broccoli, spring onions, and broad beans ready for pastas, salads, and light sides.

Tip: Use seasonal produce for crunch and flavour in your salads.
VegetablePeak SeasonIdeas
AsparagusSep – NovGrilling, pasta, with poached eggs
Peas

Sep – NovStir-fries, risotto, fresh snacking
Broad BeansSep – NovPasta, dips, salads
SpinachSep – NovSalads, pasta, smoothies
BroccoliApr – OctSteaming, stir-fries, soups
ZucchiniOct - MarchRoasting, soups, gratins
Asian GreensApr – OctSteaming, stir-fries, soups
CauliflowerApr – OctRoasting, soups, gratins
FennelApr – OctRoasting, salads, braising
LeeksMar – SepSoups, braises, tarts (end of season)
Brussels SproutsApr – SepRoasting, shredded salads, sautéing (end of season)
SilverbeetMar – SepSautéing, pies, soups (end of season)
KaleApr – SepSoups, sautéing, salads (end of season)
ParsnipsApr – SepRoasting, soups, mash (end of season)
Spring OnionsAll YearSalads, stir-fries, garnish
LettuceAll YearSalads, burger toppings
CeleryAll YearSnacking, salads, juices
RadishAll YearSalads, tacos, pickling
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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 spring feast or a weekend brunch, enjoy the best of the market, delivered to your door.

 

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