Spring at the markets
What’s in Season
Winter is a wonderful time to experience the Adelaide Central Market, where the season's freshest produce brings warmth, comfort and flavour to every meal. As citrus season reaches its peak, you'll find stalls brimming with juicy oranges, mandarins, lemons and grapefruit, alongside hearty winter favourites such as cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, silverbeet, spinach and root vegetables perfect for nourishing soups, roasts and slow-cooked dishes.
The cooler months are all about wholesome cooking and discovering the simple pleasure of eating with the seasons. Whether you're preparing a comforting family dinner, baking with seasonal fruit or creating a warming weekend feast, the Market's traders offer an incredible selection of fresh produce sourced from South Australia's finest growers and producers.
Take refuge from the winter chill and explore the vibrant atmosphere of the Adelaide Central Market. From colourful citrus and crisp winter greens to expert advice and friendly service, every visit is an opportunity to stock up on seasonal goodness, support local producers and find inspiration for your next home-cooked meal.
Spring has arrived at the Adelaide Central Market, bringing a colourful abundance of fresh, seasonal produce to enjoy. As the days grow warmer, our traders’ stalls come alive with crisp asparagus, sweet sugar snap peas, globe artichokes, broccoli, mushrooms and vibrant leafy greens, alongside juicy strawberries, mandarins, blood oranges and avocados bursting with flavour.
There’s no better time to explore the Market and discover the very best South Australian produce at its peak. Whether you’re planning light spring lunches, family dinners or fresh entertaining platters, you’ll find endless inspiration among the season’s bounty, with fresh ingredients sourced from passionate growers and producers.
Wander through the aisles, chat with our knowledgeable traders and fill your basket with the freshest flavours of spring. From everyday favourites to seasonal specialties, the Adelaide Central Market is your destination for quality produce, vibrant colours and the simple joy of eating with the seasons.
Summer is a feast for the senses at the Adelaide Central Market, with traders’ stalls overflowing with vibrant, sun-ripened produce at its absolute peak. Think juicy stone fruits, sweet berries, fragrant melons, cherries and tomatoes bursting with flavour, alongside an abundance of fresh seasonal vegetables perfect for summer salads, barbecues and effortless entertaining.
It’s the season for long lunches, festive gatherings and making the most of South Australia’s incredible growing regions. Whether you’re picking up ingredients for a Christmas feast, a picnic by the beach or a quick weeknight meal, the Market offers a colourful selection of the freshest local produce, sourced from passionate growers and producers.
From sweet peaches and plums to refreshing watermelon, sweetcorn and summer greens, every visit is an opportunity to savour the flavours of the season. Wander the aisles, chat with our knowledgeable traders and discover why summer is one of the most exciting times of year to shop, taste and be inspired at the Adelaide Central Market.
As the weather cools and the leaves begin to change, autumn brings a wonderful harvest of rich flavours and comforting seasonal produce to the Adelaide Central Market. From crisp local apples and sweet Adelaide Hills pears to vibrant pomegranates, figs and persimmons, it’s the perfect time to enjoy nature’s bounty at its very best.
Our traders’ stalls are filled with the fresh ingredients that define the season, including pumpkin, sweet potato, wild mushrooms, Brussels sprouts and sugar snap peas. Whether you’re slow-cooking hearty family meals, baking a classic apple pie, or creating the ultimate cheeseboard with quince and pear, autumn offers endless inspiration for home cooks and food lovers alike.
Take your time exploring the Market this season and discover the freshest produce sourced from passionate South Australian growers and producers. With every visit, you’ll uncover new flavours, seasonal favourites and expert advice from our traders, making autumn one of the most delicious times of year to shop, taste and connect at the Adelaide Central Market.
Spring Produce
Fruit
- Apple
- Citrus
- Custard Apple
- Grapefruit
- Tangelos
- Lemons
- Lime
- Mandarin
- Oranges
- Pears
- Pomelo
- Banana
- Blood Orange
- Grapefruit
- Kumquat
- Lemons
- Loquat
- Lychee
- Mandarin
- Mango
- Mangosteen
- Pawpaw
- Pineapple
- Star fruit
- Strawberries
- Apricots
- Berries
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Cherries
- Figs
- Grapes
- Guava
- Kiwifruit
- Mango
- Melons
- Nectarine
- Passionfruit
- Peach
- Plum
- Rambutin
- Raspberry
- Stone Fruit
- Watermelon
- Apples
- Citrus
- Feijoa
- Figs
- Grapes
- Pears
- Persimmon
- Pomegranate
VEGETABLES
- Avocados
- Beetroot
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Cauliflowers
- Fennel
- Jerusalem Artichoke
- Kale
- Kohlrabi
- Leeks
- Parsnip
- Peas
- Pumpkins
- Spinach
- Sweet Potatoes
- Asparagus
- Avocado
- Beetroot
- Bok choy
- Broad beans
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Carrot
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Choy sum
- Cucumber
- Garlic
- Globe artichoke
- Green beans
- Leek
- Lettuce
- Mushrooms
- Parsnip
- Peas
- Potato
- Pumpkin
- Silverbeet
- Snow peas
- Spinach
- Spring onion
- Sugar snap peas
- Sweet corn
- Tomato
- Zucchini flowers
- Asparagus
- Beans
- Brown Onion
- Butter Beans
- Capsicum
- Celery
- Chilli
- Corn
- Eggplant
- Okra
- Radish
- Rhubarb
- Snake Beans
- Tomatoes
- Zucchini
- Broccoli
- Brussel Sprouts
- Cauliflower
- Celeriac
- Kale
- Pumpkin
- Shallot
- Snow Peas
- Sugar Snap Peas
- Swede
- Sweet Potato
- Turnip
- Wild mushrooms
- Zucchini
PRODUCE
- Honey
- Mussels
- Oysters
- Rock Lobster
- Squid
- Truffles
- Spring Lamb
- Pink Snapper
- Garfish
- King Prawns
- Scallops
- Fresh Local Honey
- Blue Swimmer Crab
- Festive Cheeses
- King Prawns
- Lamb
- Local Cheeses
- Rock Lobster
- Chestnuts
- King George Whiting
- Oysters
- Tuna
- Whiting
- Walnuts
Spring Recipes
Spring
ASPARAGUS & LEEK TART
Spring
CHICKEN PHO
Spring
COLD ROLLS WITH DIPPING SAUCE
Spring
GREEN SALAD WITH QUINOA, LEMON, FETA & MINT
Spring
LETTUCE WEDGE SALAD WITH CRISPY CAPERS AND GREEN GODDESS DRESSING
Spring
MANGO AND CHICKEN SALAD
Spring
ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH GARLIC, ROSEMARY, CAPERS AND QUINCE
Spring
ROASTED SWEET POTATO AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD