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Fresh now

Robin Powell

All shapes and sizes: Eggplants are in abundance.
All shapes and sizes: Eggplants are in abundance.Jennifer Soo

In now

Fat and dark, long and violet, round and white, egg-shaped and striped – all shapes and colours of eggplant are in season now.

Last chance

Tasmanian cherries are the most intensely flavoured of all. The season ends soon so act fast. Boxes are the best value.

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Best buy

Figs have come down in price as supply increases. Leave them in the fruit bowl, not the fridge, but don't admire their good looks for too long. They won't keep.

In the vegie patch

Sow rocket seeds in any available space. A bit of rain, a bit of sun and they'll take off, just as the name promises.

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