What's in and in season at the farmers' markets.
In now: The shiny red pomegranates glowing like Christmas are imports from the US. Australian pomegranates will hit the shops next autumn.
At its best: The pea family hits its straps in spring. Choose podded, snap and snowpeas. Try a salad of chilled cooked mixed peas, fresh goat's curd and torn mint.
Best buy: Asian vegetables are quick-growing so are usually cheap. Look for bunches with no yellow leaves. Don't limit them to Asian dishes.
In the vegie patch: Don't ditch the coriander when it bolts to seed. Native bees are drawn to coriander flowers and are excellent pollinators for eggplant and tomatoes.