Guide: Seasonal fruit and vegetables in South Africa
Use this chart as a guideline and find inspiration to cook with something new each season.
If you are wondering where the litchis and strawberries went, it is not the season for them.
This list shows when fruits and vegetables are in season and helps you save money and eat better quality food.
Spring - September, October, November
Apples
Avocados
Bananas
Cape gooseberries
Coconuts
Dates
Grapefruit
Guavas
Lemons
Naartjies
Nectarines
Oranges
papaya
Pears
Pineapples
Sweet melon
Strawberries
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November
Apricots
Artichokes
Blackberries
Asparagus
Cherries
Aubergines or Eggplants
Plums
Baby marrows
Prunes
Beetroot
Watermelon
Brussels sprouts
Sweet melon
Kale spinach
Maize or corn on the cob
Red onions
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Summer - December, January, February
Apricots
Artichokes
Bananas
Asparagus
Blackberries
Aubergines or Eggplants
Figs
Baby marrows
Lemons
Beetroot
Mangoes
Green beans
Pawpaw / papaya
Maize or corn on the cob
Peaches
Radishes
Pineapples
Rhubarb
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Autumn - March, April, May
Apples
Aubergines or Eggplants
Avocados
Beetroot
Figs
Broad beans
Lemons
Butter beans
Naartjies
Hubbard squash
Oranges
Radishes
Pawpaw / papaya
Sweet peppers
Pears
Turnips
Pomegranates
Baby marrows
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Winter - June, July, August
Apples
Asparagus
Avocados
Beetroot
Dates
Broad beans
Lemons
Brussels sprouts
Naartjies
Fennel
Oranges
Jerusalem artichokes
Pawpaw / papaya
Radishes
Pears
Turnips
Pineapples
Watercress
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Source: Healthy Organic website