What’s in season

THE links below will take you to lists of fresh produce grown in the Sydney region each season and available by month at Granny Smith Natural Food Market. Farmers are up against a lot in trying to bring us lovely things to eat. As always, weather plays an important role. Unseasonably warm weather could send a field of leafy greens to seed in just a few days, while searingly hot weather can scorch delicate leaves. Frosts cause problems as well, especially when they come earlier or later than expected. Cockatoos, wombats and wallabies can also make life challenging. Cool nights, warm sunny days and either early morning or late afternoon showers are perfect for pretty well most things. Here’s hoping …

January July
February August
March September
April October
May November
June December