The Freshest Seasonal Produce
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At Virgona Provedoring, we combine daily market insights with a commitment to sourcing Victoria’s best seasonal produce. Our seasonal guide helps Melbourne’s restaurants, cafés, caterers and healthcare kitchens plan ahead, stay ahead, and source the right produce at the right time.
We stay ahead of seasonal trends and market shifts, so you don’t have to. Think of Virgona Provedoring as your fruit and veg intelligence service — delivering daily updates and live market insights straight from the Melbourne Wholesale Market to help you make smart, informed decisions for your menu and your budget.
From last-minute market movements to long-range seasonal shifts, we keep our insights as fresh as our produce. Partner with Virgona and stay one step ahead — all year round.
What’s in Season: Spring in Victoria
September through November signals a shift into lighter, fresher produce. The first of the berries return, leafy greens bounce back with crispness and colour, and local asparagus and artichokes hit their stride. This is a transitional season — with some winter crops still holding strong, and early summer varieties starting to come through.
At Its Best in Spring
🍓 Fruit
Strawberries – Local season begins mid-spring; excellent value and flavour
Lemons & Limes – Strong supply continues
Oranges – Late Navels and early Valencias available
Pears & Apples (cold-stored) – Still holding up well for most applications
Avocados (Hass & Shepard) – Good quality Victorian and NSW fruit in early spring
🥬 Vegetables
Asparagus – Peak season; local and excellent quality
Globe Artichokes – Limited season; best availability in early spring
Snow Peas & Sugar Snap Peas – Crisp, local, consistent
Baby Spinach, Rocket, Mesclun – Fresh, vibrant, minimal spoilage
Broccoli & Cauliflower – Still performing well early in the season
Zucchini – Local season begins again mid-spring
Leeks, Spring Onions & Shallots – Great condition and value
Cos, Oakleaf, Butterhead Lettuce – Full swing by late October
Tightening Supply or Increased Pricing
🍇 Fruit
Apples & Pears (cold-stored) – Stocks begin to deplete by late spring
Mandarins & Oranges – Victorian citrus winds down; supply shifts to QLD
Pomegranates – End of local season
Grapes & Melons – Typically not available until summer
🫑 Vegetables
Brussels Sprouts – Quality drops off by October
Pumpkins (Grey & Butternut) – Local harvest ends; prices may climb
Kale & Silverbeet – Less consistent toward end of spring
Imported Tomatoes & Capsicum – Local season still ramping up; northern fruit may dominate early in season
Cabbages – Quality and yield taper off by November
What’s in Season: Summer in Victoria
December through February is peak season for colour, flavour, and variety. Stone fruit, berries, tomatoes and melons all come into their own, and high-summer produce drives fresh, vibrant menus across restaurants, cafés, caterers and healthcare. Local supply is strong early, but high demand and hot weather can impact availability and shelf life.
At Its Best in Summer
🍑 Fruit
Peaches, Nectarines, Apricots, Plums – Victorian-grown and at peak from late December through February
Cherries – Early December to January, short but strong
Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries – Excellent supply and pricing mid-summer
Watermelon, Rockmelon, Honeydew – Local supply begins early December; consistent quality
Mangoes (QLD) – High flavour, high volume in early to mid-summer
Grapes – Victorian and NSW fruit comes online by mid-January
Pineapple, Passionfruit, Papaya – Best availability during this period
Avocados (late season Hass) – Available early in the season
🍅 Vegetables
Tomatoes (Gourmet, Cherry, Roma) – Peak supply from late spring to mid-summer
Zucchini – Great local supply; consistent pricing
Cucumbers (Lebanese, Telegraph, Baby) – Crisp, high turnover, strong volume
Capsicum – Victorian-grown becomes dominant; price stabilises
Sweet Corn – Reliable and plentiful through summer
Eggplant – Peak availability in Jan–Feb
Lettuce & Salad Mixes – Good availability but vulnerable to heatwaves
Green Beans & Snow Peas – Steady supply in early summer
Fresh Herbs – Basil, parsley, mint all strong early to mid-season
Tightening supply or increased pricing in Summer
🍎 Fruit
Apples & Pears – Cold-stored supply exhausted; new season not yet ready
Citrus (Lemon, Lime, Oranges) – Local season ends; imported or QLD-sourced
Pomegranates, Figs, Lychee – Limited availability and expensive
Avocados (Hass) – Short period of tight supply before new season in late summer
🥬 Vegetables
Broccoli & Cauliflower – Susceptible to heat damage; quality may dip
Leafy Greens (Rocket, Spinach, Cos) – Weather-sensitive; shelf life shortened in extreme heat
Brussels Sprouts – Out of season
Parsnips & Leeks – Not actively harvested; generally unavailable or poor quality
Pumpkins – Supply lags ahead of autumn harvest
Artichokes & Asparagus – Finished for the season
What’s in Season: Autumn in Victoria
March through May marks a transitional season — the tail-end of stone fruit, the arrival of early citrus, and the return of root vegetables and pumpkins. With milder weather and stable growing conditions, autumn offers some of the most consistent quality and pricing across the board. It’s a time to balance vibrant late-summer ingredients with cool-season staples starting to roll in.
At Its Best This Autumn
🍏 Fruit
Apples – New season Granny Smith, Gala, Pink Lady and Fuji begin mid to late March
Pears – Packham and William peak late summer into autumn
Plums & Nectarines – Still strong early in the season
Figs & Pomegranates – Limited window but excellent local supply
Early Mandarins & Oranges – Citrus returns by mid to late autumn
Persimmons & Quinces – Available in April and May in small volumes
🥕 Vegetables
Pumpkins (Butternut, Kent, Grey) – Harvest begins; excellent shelf life and yield
Carrots, Beetroot, Parsnips – First of the new root veg crops return
Broccoli & Cauliflower – Local supply starts again in mid to late autumn
Brussels Sprouts – Early season begins in late April
Leeks, Turnips, Swedes – Good volume and strong flavour
Mushrooms – Stable availability, locally grown
Zucchini, Eggplant, Capsicum – Still strong early in the season
Basil, Mint, Parsley – Last of the summer herbs before winter sets in
Tightening Supply or Increased Pricing in Autumn
🍑 Fruit
Peaches, Apricots, Cherries – Finished by early to mid-March
Berries – Victorian season ends; QLD stock comes in at higher prices
Grapes & Melons – Final flush through March; supply fades by April
Mangoes & Pineapples – Finished or imported; less consistent quality
🥬 Vegetables
Tomatoes – Supply shifts north; flavour and pricing fluctuate
Cucumbers – Victorian season ends; freighted stock from QLD
Lettuce & Salad Mixes – Affected by cooler nights and shorter days
Green Beans, Snow Peas, Eggplant – Still around but volume and quality drop in late autumn
Fresh Herbs (Basil, Coriander) – Cold-sensitive; quality fades quickly by May
What’s in Season: Winter in Victoria
From June through August, Victorian produce shifts toward hearty, high-yield crops built for cool weather and long shelf life. It’s citrus, brassica and root vegetable season — ideal for menus that focus on comfort, warmth, and cost-efficiency. Winter also brings excellent quality leafy greens, with consistent pricing and good availability for kitchens working at volume.
At Its Best This Winter
🍊 Fruit
Imperial Mandarins – Peak season for flavour and value
Navel Oranges – Juicy, sweet and long-lasting
Lemons & Limes – Consistent quality from local growers
Pears – Good supply of Packham and William
Apples (cold-stored) – Granny Smith and Pink Lady remain reliable
🥦 Vegetables
Cauliflower – Firm, dense heads; best value all year
Broccoli – Consistent local supply, tight heads, strong shelf life
Cabbage (green & red) – Stable pricing, high yield per unit
Brussels Sprouts – Peak flavour and availability
Leeks – Robust size and flavour in mid-winter
Parsnips, Swedes & Turnips – Excellent condition, ideal for roasting and purées
Pumpkins – Butternut and Kent remain in good supply
Kale, Silverbeet, English Spinach – Strong availability, minimal spoilage
Tightening Supply or Increased Pricing in Winter.
🍓 Fruit
Strawberries & Berries – Victorian season ends; mostly QLD freighted stock, higher pricing
Grapes & Melons – Supply winding down or switching to imports
Mangoes, Pineapples, Papaya – QLD season finished; mostly imported or stored
🥬 Vegetables
Zucchini – Local season over, quality may decline, sourced from QLD
Capsicum – Transitioning to northern supply; prices can spike
Tomatoes (Gourmet & Cherry) – Supply shifts north; firmness and flavour drop
Cucumbers – Moving to QLD, price and shelf life variable
Herbs (Basil, Coriander) – Cold-sensitive, availability varies week to week
Navigating seasonal produce can be tricky, but Virgona is here to help. Our expert team can guide you on the best fruits and vegetables to buy year-round, helping you save money and keep your menu fresh.