Dave's Market Update 02.12.2014

IN FRUIT

The stone fruit continues to roll in at Harris Farm this week. White peaches are an absolute bargain at what will be the lowest price this side of Christmas. Australian grapes get cheaper and eat better every week. However mainland cherries are the real story this week. There are two main categories of cherries those from Tasmania which peak in January and early February and the older traditional cherries which peak from early December to around Christmas day. These were the cherries we loved as kids. They are smaller than their Tasmanian counterparts and are often susceptible to inclement weather - especially heavy rain- but this year so far is looking really good. Now is the time to think about a 1kg or 2kg box as the most economic way to buy this wonderful fruit. At Harris Farm we have super large cherries loose on the stack and pack a smaller cherry into punnets at a greatly reduced price. Figs are starting up for summer and most fruit is cheaper this week than it was last last week. All the berries are well priced and very good quality. Raspberries particularly will be very good value this week and probably hit their summer peak next week and early the week after.

IN VEGETABLE

With vegies not much has changed. The hot weather continues to make the delicate bunch lines such as dill, English spinach and coriander difficult. There are heaps of all tomatoes and prices are very wobbly here - Queensland tomatoes have gone on longer than they usually do. Onions, potatoes and pumpkin are all well supplied and caulies, broccoli and lettuce have all eased in price.