From cauliflower to custard apples, seasonal produce to look for in May
May offers a variety of seasonal produce ideal for autumn dishes such as soups, roasts, and salads. Vegetables like pumpkin, cauliflower, and root crops are at their peak, while fruits including citrus and persimmons are widely available. Experts recommend buying locally and seasonally for better nutrition, flavor, and value.
- ▪Pumpkin, carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes, and cauliflower are among the vegetables in season during May.
- ▪Citrus fruits like oranges, mandarins, and lemons are plentiful and rich in vitamin C and fiber.
- ▪Shopping at markets allows consumers to learn about sourcing and cooking methods directly from vendors.
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Seasonal produce for all your autumn soups, roasts and saladsABy Anna ChisholmABC LifestyleTopic:Food and Drink31m ago31 minutes agoThu 30 Apr 2026 at 6:30pmabc.net.au/news/may-seasonal-fruit-and-vegetables/106625460Link copiedShareShare article"It's better from a nutrient perspective to eat locally and seasonally as much as possible," says Prue Mynard.The accredited practising dietitian and cookbook author from Naarm/Melbourne's Mornington Peninsula says there's a lot of autumn produce to love at the moment.Sellers say autumn produce lends itself to hearty salads, soups and roasts.
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