As Autumn draws to a close, we’ll see a shift in seasonal produce. Now’s the time to make the most of what’s on offer in May, including chilli’s, lemongrass, and basil, which will become a lot harder to find in the winter months.

May is also a great time to start introducing colder-climate fruits like custard apples and quinces into your grocery shop, and start planning winter warming meals like leek and potato soup or a roasted root vegetables with anchovy and rosemary crumb.

Here’s a list of the fruits, vegetables, and herbs and spices available 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

Herbs and spices

• Basil
• Chervil
• Chilli
• Chives
• Coriander
• Dill
• Garlic
• Ginger
• Lime, kaffir (leaves)
• Lemongrass
• Mint
• Oregano
• Parsley
• Rosemary
• Sage
• Tarragon
• Thyme