Earlier generations were more accepting of the nature’s seasons and cycles. What they ate was determined by what could be grown locally and what could be grown, stored and preserved in the off seasons.
Organic produce takes us back to eating seasonally. Fruits and vegetables are also usually the freshest, tastiest and best value when they are in season and the vitamin content is best at that time.
Earlier generations were more accepting of the nature’s seasons and cycles. What they ate was determined by what could be grown locally and what could be grown, stored and preserved in the off seasons.
By eating with the seasons you expand your diet rather than eating the same things year round. This changeable diet is beneficial for the body as you end up with a greater range of nutrients.
When vegetables are not in season you pay more for less quality, contribute to unnecessary food miles and distract what could have been a simple and natural exercise in agricultural enterprise.
Growing vegetables out of season means growing things in unusually warm climates in winter or unusually cold climates in summer Although close to summer in our winter, farm land in say far north Queensland is most naturally suited to tropical fruits like Mangoes in December, not tomatoes in July.
Damming rivers for intensive irrigation and the use of excessive chemicals to battle all the consequent problems of farming the wrong things at the wrong time in the wrong place might keep very clever scientists, chemical companies and farmers busy winning the battle against nature. But at the end of the day life can be so much more simple and rewarding.
As consumers, we have become used to purchasing all types of fruit and vegetables year round and we appreciate some customers still like to have this option. While we recommend only eating in season, Australia has a diverse climate and it will always be possible to source out of season fruit and vegetables. Our produce buyer will try to source the best organic options for you.
