Discover the best-value fruit and vegetables for August
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We understand the importance of eating healthily, but let's face it: fresh fruit and veg can sometimes be a right pain in the old wallet.
So, for our resourceful readers and savvy shoppers, we are bringing you the top picks for the best value fruit and veg for August in Australia.
If you’re a lover of shopping beyond the confines of the big supermarkets, you’re likely to find cheaper prices–and with a great bonus! Family-run grocers can often have interesting produce the major supermarkets don’t stock.
Elliott Cafarella, co-owner of Melbourne family-run fruit shop Pompello, says this season’s good winter sun has meant happy farmers.
So, let’s take a look at some of the best-value fruit and veg Australia has to offer right now.
Cauliflower is still one of the best buys at about $3.50 a head. Even better, broccoli, which saw a surge in price last year, is now available for about $3 a kilo–perfect for adding to soups, salads and stir-fry.
For something a little special, try Romanesco, a relative with a hypnotic fractal pattern and nuttier flavour than broccoli.
If you’re feeding a crowd, then cabbage is the ‘most economical vegetable’ according to Cafarella.
‘You can get a whole for $4.50 to $5, and a whole cabbage can be up to three kilos!’ he shared. In supermarkets, round cabbage is sold for $6 a head.
Avocados are back in full force, with a big supply spilling out of Queensland this month. That means you can find Hass avocados for a great price–around $1 each–as well as more affordable avocados all around the country.
It’s the perfect excuse for making a delicious guacamole dip to share with family and friends!
While we're on affordable fruits and veggies, don't forget about pumpkin, potatoes, carrots and celery–they're cheap, abundant and perfect for those winter soups and stews. And a bunch of radishes, though an underrated winter vegetable, will set you back only $3. They're fresh and brightly hued and add a delightful crunch to your salads.
Spring onions are also worth looking into, with bunches sold at $2.80 in supermarkets. Tomatoes are also growing well in the eastern states due to the warmer weather–you can find them from $3.99 per kilo.
But wait! Let’s not sidetrack from what's making waves this season: mandarins!
The mandarin with a ‘cult following’, according to our friendly expert Cafarella, is the golden nugget. Firm, seedless and triple the size of imperials, these mandarins are the undisputed hidden treasure of the season.
Blood oranges are also in good supply at about $5 per kilo. Meanwhile, navel oranges stay affordable at $2-$3 per kilo.
Not just this! If you are an apple lover, a variety called missile apples is bound to whet your appetite. They are perfect for their sweetness and crunch and are great for a healthy snack.
Queensland strawberries are also now in season and available for around $4 or $5 a punnet in supermarkets. However, it's better to avoid other berries for now–they are still exorbitantly priced until the warmer weather ushers in better supplies.
Sadly, you'll have to delay your pineapple plans due to a drop in supplies. They are a bit pricier at the moment, soaring to about $6 each in supermarkets.
However, if you're after a tropical hit, passionfruit or kiwifruit are a delightful alternative, each between $1 and $1.50 at supermarkets.
Happy shopping, and remember, the secret to healthy living lies in a good diet (and, let's not forget, a good bargain)!
So, for our resourceful readers and savvy shoppers, we are bringing you the top picks for the best value fruit and veg for August in Australia.
If you’re a lover of shopping beyond the confines of the big supermarkets, you’re likely to find cheaper prices–and with a great bonus! Family-run grocers can often have interesting produce the major supermarkets don’t stock.
Elliott Cafarella, co-owner of Melbourne family-run fruit shop Pompello, says this season’s good winter sun has meant happy farmers.
So, let’s take a look at some of the best-value fruit and veg Australia has to offer right now.
Local greengrocers and farmer's markets often offer fresh picks at a price even lower than their supermarket counterparts. Credit: Ekaterina Bolovtsova/Pexels
Cauliflower is still one of the best buys at about $3.50 a head. Even better, broccoli, which saw a surge in price last year, is now available for about $3 a kilo–perfect for adding to soups, salads and stir-fry.
For something a little special, try Romanesco, a relative with a hypnotic fractal pattern and nuttier flavour than broccoli.
If you’re feeding a crowd, then cabbage is the ‘most economical vegetable’ according to Cafarella.
‘You can get a whole for $4.50 to $5, and a whole cabbage can be up to three kilos!’ he shared. In supermarkets, round cabbage is sold for $6 a head.
Avocados are back in full force, with a big supply spilling out of Queensland this month. That means you can find Hass avocados for a great price–around $1 each–as well as more affordable avocados all around the country.
It’s the perfect excuse for making a delicious guacamole dip to share with family and friends!
Avocados are back in full force. Credit: ready made/Pexels
While we're on affordable fruits and veggies, don't forget about pumpkin, potatoes, carrots and celery–they're cheap, abundant and perfect for those winter soups and stews. And a bunch of radishes, though an underrated winter vegetable, will set you back only $3. They're fresh and brightly hued and add a delightful crunch to your salads.
Spring onions are also worth looking into, with bunches sold at $2.80 in supermarkets. Tomatoes are also growing well in the eastern states due to the warmer weather–you can find them from $3.99 per kilo.
But wait! Let’s not sidetrack from what's making waves this season: mandarins!
The mandarin with a ‘cult following’, according to our friendly expert Cafarella, is the golden nugget. Firm, seedless and triple the size of imperials, these mandarins are the undisputed hidden treasure of the season.
Blood oranges are also in good supply at about $5 per kilo. Meanwhile, navel oranges stay affordable at $2-$3 per kilo.
Not just this! If you are an apple lover, a variety called missile apples is bound to whet your appetite. They are perfect for their sweetness and crunch and are great for a healthy snack.
Queensland strawberries are also now in season and available for around $4 or $5 a punnet in supermarkets. However, it's better to avoid other berries for now–they are still exorbitantly priced until the warmer weather ushers in better supplies.
Sadly, you'll have to delay your pineapple plans due to a drop in supplies. They are a bit pricier at the moment, soaring to about $6 each in supermarkets.
However, if you're after a tropical hit, passionfruit or kiwifruit are a delightful alternative, each between $1 and $1.50 at supermarkets.
Remember this list when you shop for groceries! Credit: The Seniors Discount Club
Happy shopping, and remember, the secret to healthy living lies in a good diet (and, let's not forget, a good bargain)!
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