Christmas… There I said it.
Christmas is just 80 days away.
- 80 days you say, that’s heaps of time, isn’t it? Well, yes and no. It is a good time to at least start thinking about what you are planning for Christmas. Over the next few weeks its time to start planting your pots with red and white petunias, plant some fresh herbs around the BBQ area and maybe even get brave and plant a tomato or two. Starting to plan early can reduce a lot of stress and make Christmas a lot more fun. Our Christmas pre orders will open soon, we will be sure to keep you posted.
- Ok so back to the market report for this week…. Spring has been a little slow to warm but there are signs that it’s on the way. We have started with some new season hothouse grown Victorian Tomatoes and a few Victorian strawberries made a guest appearance at market this morning.
- I have also spotted the very first of the stone fruit coming to market with fruit from Queensland and NSW arriving in small quantities. Price is very high so we will likely wait a couple of weeks for the supply and flavour to improve before we start bringing any home to Watts Fresh.
- Northern Territory Mangoes have been steadily increasing in volumes but the market price remains high. Some class two fruit has offered better value for customers but higher volumes over the next few weeks should see the market price come back making this spring delicacy more affordable
- Sumo and Murcott mandarins are coming to an end, as are blood oranges and cara cara oranges, so make the most of them while they are available.
- On the vegetable front asparagus has increased in supply and offers great value at $1.99 a bunch. Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and the Asian greens have been of high quality and in supply. Tuscan and green kale along with English spinach have had a good run with high quality and affordable price remaining consistent. Green beans have been a little short in supply while broad beans have been increasing.
- Overall, spring is looking good and supply consistentas long as the stable weather (for the most part) continues. It might be time to start dusting off those warm weather dinner favourites and perhaps think about bringing the prawn cocktail in iceberg lettuce leaves back into fashion this summer. Maybe get that old 1970’s women’s weekly cook book down from the top shelf and start planning a retro themed Christmas. You know there’s nothing better than kabana, cocktail onions and cheese on a tooth pick stuck into an orange for a party starter.
Here’s cheers to happy days ahead.
Dean
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