What fruit is in season in March?

March is a strong apple and pear month, with both fruits at their peak from the Yarra Valley and Orange to the Adelaide Hills and Perth Hills. Late strawberries and other berries are still around in Tasmania and parts of NSW and SA, chestnut season begins in the Blue Mountains and Tasmania, grapes continue at wine-country farms, and Victoria's first pumpkin patches open. It's a quieter month in the tropical north.

In some regions, yes, though March is generally the tail end rather than the peak. Late-season strawberries can still be found in Tasmania, the Adelaide Hills, Orange and the Hawkesbury, but plants are winding down and picking windows narrow quickly. It's worth calling the farm directly to check whether the patch is still open before making the drive, especially later in the month.

Yes, March is one of the best months for apple picking nationally. Orchards in Bilpin, Orange and the Illawarra in NSW, the Yarra Valley and Dandenongs in Victoria, the Adelaide Hills, and both the Perth Hills and South West in WA are all in full swing, with a wide range of varieties ripening through autumn. Tasmania's statewide apple season is also well underway.

Near Adelaide, March means apples, pears and figs at their best in the Adelaide Hills, with the last of the season's strawberries still trickling through on some farms. Lavender picking continues too. It's a good month to combine an orchard visit with a flower farm stop, though it pays to confirm which crops each individual farm still has ready before you go.

March apple orchards can get busy on weekends, especially during school holidays, so booking ahead is sensible where a farm offers it, though many smaller orchards still take walk-ins. Late-season berry patches may have limited stock, so a quick call first avoids disappointment. As with any month, confirm opening hours and what's currently being picked before you drive out.