Robin Powell's weekly round-up of the top seasonal picks in fruit and vegetables.
In now
Locally grown garlic is available. Buy online if it's hard to find in stores.
At their best
Australia enjoys the world's longest lychee season, from October to March, with the harvest peaking in December and January. Choose bright-pink fruit and store in the fridge.
Best buy
Kumatoes are brown tomatoes that look like a heritage variety but are a relatively new commercial introduction. Unlike many commercial tomatoes, they have great flavour. They are available in two sizes and taste best when not refrigerated.
In the vegie patch
Sow lettuce and rocket on the south side of climbing beans or tomatoes for protection against the sun.
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