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MARKET REPORT FOR 18-24TH MARCH
Custard apples are now in season. The smaller African Pride and the larger sized Pink Mammoth varieties are $10-$12 a kilo.
New season, Royal Gala, Granny Smith, Kanzi, Mi, Golden delicious, Jonathon, Fuji and Pink Lady apples are readily available and selling for $3-$10 a kilo depending on size and variety.
Williams, Packham and Corella pears are ranging from $2-$6 a kilo.
Shepard avocados are $1.50-$4 each.
Mangosteens are in good supply. Small fruit are selling for $20-$25 a kilo.
Sweet persimmon, also known as Fuji fruit, are available with the most popular variety being Fuyu. Sweet Persimmon are $7-$10 a kilo, depending on size and quality.
The arrival of Autumn means guavas are also available. Guavas are selling for $5-$9 a kilo.