Ultra-juicy and tropical tasting lychees are now in season. Grown in the tropical North lychee prices variety with variety and seed size.

Machine harvested green beans are a crowd pleaseer with any meal.

Pick up a large bunch of green onions, also sold as shallots this week.

A barbecue is not complete without mushrooms. Flats (large open mushrooms) have a rich intense flavour and meaty texture.

Be sure to pick up a few bunches of fresh asparagus. Asparagus is delicious served with eggs for breakfast, add spears to a salad for lunch or serve steamed for dinner.

Versatile carrots are a thrifty buy and add vibrancy, texture and colour to summer salads

Irresistible sweetcorn is a family favourite. Enjoy is on the cob with a dab of butter or remove kernels and add to salads or fritters.

Grab a bunch of watercress this week. Watercress is delicious stir-fried with garlic and fresh asparagus. Add springs to a roast beef and mustard sandwich or add to a salad with avocado and ripe truss tomatoes.

Summer is the season for tomatoes. Choose from full-flavoured truss cherry tomatoes or large Truss tomatoes.

Kumara or orange sweet potatoes are excellent value. For maximum quality, use within 3-5 days for purchasing. Sweet potatoes are low GI and delicious baked, fried, boiled, steamed and can be instead of potato in most recipes.

Zucchinis are a bargain this week. Choose plump zucchini with glossy, unblemished skin. They’re best used within a few days. Delicate zucchini flowers are a seasonal treat.

The distinct aroma and flavour of coriander is synonymous with Asian cookery. The leaves, stalk and roots of this herb can be used in curries, seafood and vegetable dishes.