Eggplant
Sydney and the NSW coast calendar

Eggplant

At its best in Sydney from mid January to late April. It’s out of season right now. It usually arrives in early December.

The season

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Field notes

Choosing

Glossy, firm, cap still green.

Keeping

Fridge, a few days — it bruises easily.

Also in season in Sydney

Apple

winding down

Asparagus

at its best now

Avocado

at its best now

Beetroot

winding down

Blood Orange

winding down

Blueberries

just arriving

Season dates from Sydney Markets, What is in season. A typical year: your own market and the weather always get the final word.
Cook with what’s in season