Friday September 19th

Gold Beetroot

The Gold beet is made up of both an edible root and edible leaves. The root is pale orange, swollen and globular, reaching sizes of up to four inches in diameter. The root’s variegated golden-orange flesh is firm, earthy and sweet.Beet greens are actually more nutritious than the beets, containing twice the potassium and are exceptionally high in beta carotene and folic acid. Beets have the highest sugar content of any vegetable. Steaming and roasting bring out the best flavour that the beet can offer. The skin must be peeled, which is easiest after it has cooked, as it simply slips away from its flesh.

Strawberries

Strong demand from Eastern States Markets have kept prices steady this week despite volumes being very heavy. Strawberries are still excellent buying at current prices on premium quality fruit.

Carambola

Often called Starfruit, Carnarvon Carambola are now selling strongly.
Sapodilla also from Carnarvon are also now available.

Navel Oranges

Moora Navels are sensational eating and look great.
Mandarins are coming to the end now, with only late varieties Hickson, Afourer and Murcotts still available.

Iceberg Lettuce

Very strong supplies of WA Iceberg Lettuce are now being picked. Quality is very good. English Spinach and Silverbeet are both also excellent quality at the moment.

Red Chillies

Red Chillies are in very good supply with prices easing. Green Chillies, Jalapenos and a wide array of exotic varieties are also available.

Herb Range

Farm Direct range of 1kg premium quality herbs now available.

• Basil
• Corriander
• Dill
• Fennel
• Oregano
• Mint
• Rosemary
• Watercress
• Thyme

The Bad News

• Cauliflower price firming
• Cucumbers in very short supply and expensive.
• Capsicums from NZ as WA volumes low and prices high.
• Limes in short supply. Price rising.