August

This list is what you should be able to find available growing in the Sydney region this month. 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 difficult. Cool nights, warm sunny days and either early morning or late afternoon showers are perfect for pretty well most things. Here’s hoping …

Fruits Vegetables
grapefruit asian vegetables
lemons beetroot
mandarins broccoli
orange blood brussels sprouts
orange navel cabbage
orange seville cabbage chinese
carrot
cauliflower
cucumber
daikon
kale
leek
lettuce
mushrooms
nettles
parsley
peas
potatoes
radish
rhubarb
rocket
silverbeet
spinach english
tomatoes