Fruit and Veg Seasonal Chart

Looking for a handy, South African fruit and veg seasonal chart? We've rounded up our favourite fruits and veggies and when you'll be able to have them when they're naturally in season. Cooking seasonally is the best way to ensure fresh, organic and local produce. Happy eating!

Spring – September, October, November

Fruit and Veg Seasonal Chart - Spring Fruit In South Africa:

Apples Avocados Bananas Cape gooseberries Coconuts Dates Grapefruit Guavas Lemons Naartjies Nectarines Oranges Pawpaws or papaya Pears Pineapples Sweet melon Strawberries Apricots Blackberries Cherries Plums Prunes Raspberries Sweet melon Watermelon

Fruit and Veg Seasonal Chart - Spring Vegetables In South Africa:

Artichokes Asparagus Aubergines or Eggplants Baby marrows Beetroot Brussels sprouts Kale spinach Maize or corn on the cob Parsnips Red onions Rhubarb Turnips Watercress

Summer – December, January, February

Fruit and Veg Seasonal Chart - Summer Fruit in South Africa:

Apricots Bananas Blackberries Cherries Figs Grapes Guavas Lemons Litchis Mangoes Melon Mulberries Nectarines Pawpaws or papayas Peaches Pineapples Plums Pomegranates Quinces Raspberries Strawberries Sweet melon Summer berries Watermelon

Summer Vegetables In South Africa:

Artichokes Asparagus Aubergines or Eggplants Baby marrows Beetroot Chives Green beans Maize or corn on the cob Patty pans Radishes Red onions Rhubarb [caption id="attachment_133706" align="aligncenter" width="660"] Yellow papaya in the garden[/caption]

Autumn – March, April, May

Autumn Fruit In South Africa:

Apples Avocados Figs Granadillas Grapefruit Grapes Lemons Naartjies Oranges Pawpaws or Papayas Pears Pineapples Plums Pomegranates Quinces Sweet melon Watermelon

Autumn Vegetables In South Africa:

Aubergines or Eggplants Baby marrows Beetroot Broad beans Broccoli Brussels sprouts Butter beans Hubbard squash Parsnips Radishes Sweet peppers Turnips

Winter – June, July, August

Winter Fruit In South Africa:

Apples Avocados Dates Grapefruit Lemons Limes Melon Naartjies Oranges Pawpaws or Papayas Pears Pineapples

Winter Vegetables In South Africa:

Asparagus Beetroot Broad beans Broccoli Brussels sprouts Fennel Jerusalem artichokes Kale spinach Parsnips Pumpkin Radishes Turnips Watercress Love our chart? Check out these top markets where you can shop fresh local produce like this.