What Fruit Is In Season Now?
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- AppleFuji, Pink Lady, Braeburn
- PearBosc, Comice at their best
- Grape (late)Very sweet, all varieties
- Fig (late)Very soft and sweet
- PersimmonSoft = sweetest
- Pumpkin (early)For cooking
- Pomegranate (early)Juice-filled seeds
- QuinceFragrant
- Stone FruitQuality very poor
📅 Coming Into Season
When Are Strawberries in Season in your region?
Strawberries in your region: peak season runs March to June, and they are out of season January and February. Timing shifts with local climate and supply, so treat this as a guide — the seasonal tool below breaks it down month by month.
How to Pick the Sweetest Strawberries
- Deep red all the way through: The berry should be fully red with no white or pale patches near the stem — these areas are starchy and tasteless.
- Green, fresh calyx: The green leafy top should look fresh and perky, not dried or brown.
- Smell is everything: Put your nose near the punnet. Peak strawberries smell intensely of strawberry from a distance.
- Smaller is sweeter: Smaller strawberries have a higher surface-area-to-volume ratio — meaning more skin flavour per bite. Giant strawberries are often watery.
- Check the bottom of the punnet: Mouldy or crushed berries at the bottom mean the whole punnet will decline quickly.
How to Store Strawberries
- Don't wash until eating: Moisture causes strawberries to mould rapidly. Wash only just before eating.
- Paper towel trick: Line a container with paper towel, place strawberries in a single layer, cover with paper towel. They'll last 5–7 days.
- Remove the bad ones: One mouldy strawberry spreads rapidly to others. Pick them out immediately.
- Freezing: Hull and freeze in a single layer on a tray, then bag. Frozen strawberries are ideal for smoothies and jam.
Strawberry Nutrition
Eight strawberries (152g) provide: 49 calories, 12g carbs, 3g fibre, 149% of daily vitamin C, manganese, folate and potassium. Strawberries have one of the lowest sugar contents of all fruits despite tasting very sweet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Strawberries are available year-round in Australia, with peak season from October to May. They are grown in all states, with the largest production in Queensland (winter crop) and Victoria (summer crop). The sweetest strawberries are available from November to February.