Watermelon
Sydney and the NSW coast calendar

Watermelon

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

The season

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Field notes

Choosing

Heavy for its size, dull (not shiny) rind, yellow field spot.

Keeping

Whole on the counter; cut, in the fridge.

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