Bananas
Provide a good source of vitamins C and B6. They are a great snack when you need a boost of energy. Bananas are best kept at room temperature and out of plastic bags. Due to the recent floods and cyclone Yasi in Queensland, you will notice a significant price increase on Bananas.
Sweet Corn
Is a good source of fibre and protein. Sweet corn is best only stored for a short time and should be stored in the crisper in the refrigerator. Next time your fire up the BBQ try and cooking a corn cob the juiciness of the corn is superb with any BBQ
Lettuce
Excellent source of vitamin A (the darker the leaves, the more vitamin A and iron it contains). It is also a good source of potassium, thiamine, fair source of calcium, phosphorous, iron and contains some vitamin C. Lettuce is low in kilojoules, yet high in fibre. The hydroponic lettuce varieties contain a higher potassium content and higher nutritive value due to their optimum growing conditions.
Queensland Strawberries
The strawberry season starts in May and finishes in October every year. (Winter product for Australia) 
There are approximately 200 strawberry growers in Queensland, covering 600 hectares of land.
The majority of growers are on the beautiful Sunshine Coast just north of Brisbane.
The Queensland strawberry industry produces between 6,000 tons and 15,000 tons of strawberries per season - that is about 60 million punnets of strawberries per season!
Leeks
Leeks (Allium porrum) are of the onion family, Amaryllidaceae. They are grown for their blanched thickened ‘stems' which are actually elongated leaf bases. Delicious in soups, stews and other dishes, they can also be cooked on their own or eaten raw in salads. Although their odour is somewhat pungent they have a sweet flavour.
Leeks are mostly grown in small, outer-urban market gardens, but are becoming popular with home gardeners. A good substitute for onions, they are very adaptable and can be grown under a wide range of conditions.
Celery
Celery has many health benefits. It is high in Vitamin C which is a natural immune booster and when celery juice is combined with a little lemon juice it can be used as a remedy for the common cold when fever is more prominent than chills. Due to it's high content of silicon, celery benefits arteris and all connective tissues and helps to renew joints.
Apples 
Most apple varieties have come into the new season so lok for good quality product that will be firm with smooth, clean skin. Avoid fruit with any bruises or blemishes, which will result in decay spots. Flavour depends on maturity. If picked immature, there will be less colour and flavour. Over-mature fruit will be mealy and lack the crunch of a firm apple.
Mandarins
Imperial Mandarins are back, still lacking the flavor at this early stage. When selecting mandarins choose those that have a rich, glossy skin with a fine texture. Avoid any fruits that have obvious soft spots. A puffy appearance and feel is normal due to the nature of the easy-to-peel skin.
Brussel Sprouts
Excellent source of vitamin C. Moderate source of dietary fibre, iron, potassium and riboflavin. Brussel sprouts are great for those colder months to add variety to your cooking.
Parsnips
An excellent source of vitamin C, a good source of dietary fibre and folic acid. Some potassium, riboflavin, iron and niacin. You can expect to see good quality Parsnips at a reasonable price from March through to October.
Turnips
An excellent source of vitamin C and a good source of dietary fibre. Expect to see this very popular winter vegetable from March through to October
A special note:
We do advise that due to the floods over the next coming months fruits and vegetables coming out of Queensland and New South Wales will be scares, and as a result you will see a price increase.
