Fig
Sydney and the NSW coast calendar

Fig

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

The season

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Field notes

Choosing

Soft and heavy for its size, skin just starting to split.

Keeping

Fridge, single layer, eat within a couple of days.

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