Roma Tomatoes
The past couple of weeks have been terrible, and at this stage there is no sign of improvement. Prices are very high, quality is average and supply is very short.
Tomatoes
All varieties are up in price – there are simply not enough to go around at the moment.
Limes
Have begun to rise in price this week. It’s too early to say how high price will go, but it is important to be aware.
Globe Artichokes
All types are excellent at the moment. Have not seen Cardoons as of yet, and there is no word on when they might appear.
Borlotti Beans
Expensive this week as supply is quite short. Hopefully this will improve.
Melons
Watermelon, Rockmelon and Honeydew have all come down in price this week.
Wild Rocket
Very expensive and short in supply. This should not be for long.
Gold Beetroot
Still not completely in season.
Red Witlof
Supply is very spasmodic due to some growing problems encountered by farmers. This will improve, but not straight away.
Herbs
All are on track except for Basil which is now mainly from QLD and more expensive; and Shallots which are likely to be back to normal in a week or so.
Pencil Leeks
Not many around.
Australian Walnuts & Almonds
Available without too many problems.
Nettles, Rappa, Kale, Broad Beans, Tuscan Cabbage & Rainbow Chard
All in season now.
Horseradish & Mandarins
Excellent quality.
Chestnut Mushrooms
Very short in supply, but there are plenty of Namekos at
this stage.
Strawberries
Are excellent. Still quite expensive but quality is great.
Expensive or hard to get
Figs, Gold Beetroot, Asparagus, Lebanese Cucumbers, Tele Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Yellow Squash, Yellow Zucchini, Sugar Snap Peas, Snow Peas, Grapes, Chestnut Mushrooms, Red Witlof, Green Beans, Broccoli, Broccolini
Good and cheap
Celeriac, Broad Beans, Nettles, Fennel, Mandarins,Avocadoes, Quince, Baby Beetroot, Pears, Apples,Persimmons, Walnuts, Brussels Sprouts, Corn, Kiwifruit,Radicchio, Pomegranates, Sweet Potato andGlobe Artichokes
About the author
John Velluti is a leading fruit and vegetable provider to Sydney's fine dining restaurants - many of whom have "chefs hats". With fifteen years experience in the fruit and vegetable industry, John has the expertise around both Sydney Markets and local growers' farms and markets, which enables him to provide his customers with the finest produce available to Sydney.
"My customers demand the best quality fruit and vegetables available, and that is what I provide them with. They won't accept anything less." - John Velluti.
John resides in Sydney with his wife, Bree, and their three children, aged 3, 6 and 9 years of age. Having faced the challenges of bringing up children and trying to encourage healthy eating, he shares his knowledge with some every day, practical family situations as a base.
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Any suggestions for retailers that still have quince? They seem to have disappeared from fruit shops already.
Posted by Rosie on June 19, 2012 at 2:28 am