May is a transitional month, not only for temperatures but also for produce. As we reach the end of Autumn, cooler seasonal produce like quinces, persimmons, custard apples, and root vegetables start to fill out the supermarket shelves.

In southern Queensland, the biggest vegetable crops include broccoli, tomatoes, onions, pumpkins, and potatoes. These are grown in the major vegetable producing regions of the Lockyer and Fassifern Valleys, the Eastern Darling Downs and the Granite Belt.

Now is the perfect time to make the most of this local, seasonal produce.

Here’s what’s in season in May:

Fruit

• Apples
• Bananas
• Custard Apples
• Kiwifruit
• Lemons
• Nashi
• Pears
• Pomegranates
• Persimmons
• Quinces
• Rambutan

Vegetables

• Beetroot
• Broccoli
• Brussels Sprouts
• Cabbages
• Capsicums
• Chinese greens
• Fennel
• Leeks
• Mushrooms
• Okra
• Parsnips
• Potatoes
• Pumpkin
• Silverbeet
• Spinach

Enjoy these fresh fruits and vegetables this season, knowing you are supporting local growers, truck drivers, and the logistics industry.

If you’re in need of fresh produce transportation, then get in touch with our friendly team today.