When are blackberries in season in Australia?
No Australian state is harvesting blackberries in October. The next local crop starts in December, in Tasmania and Victoria.
A summer berry grown mainly in Tasmania and Victoria. Soft fruit that does not travel well, so a market is the best place to buy it.
Are blackberries in season in October?
Not from Australian growers. Anything on a shelf in October is imported or has come out of storage.
Blackberry season by state
2 states grow blackberries commercially, and their seasons differ by weeks or months.
| Name | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tasmania | Tasmania in January: in season | Tasmania in February: in season | Tasmania in March: not in season | Tasmania in April: not in season | Tasmania in May: not in season | Tasmania in June: not in season | Tasmania in July: not in season | Tasmania in August: not in season | Tasmania in September: not in season | Tasmania in October: not in season | Tasmania in November: not in season | Tasmania in December: in season |
| Victoria | Victoria in January: in season | Victoria in February: not in season | Victoria in March: not in season | Victoria in April: not in season | Victoria in May: not in season | Victoria in June: not in season | Victoria in July: not in season | Victoria in August: not in season | Victoria in September: not in season | Victoria in October: not in season | Victoria in November: not in season | Victoria in December: in season |
Tasmania has the longest picking season, December to February. Victoria has the shortest, December to January.
Where blackberries are grown in Australia
- Tasmania48%
- Victoria35%
Share of national production by state.
Where to buy blackberries
Out of season locally, so a farmers market will not have it. Worth checking what is in season instead.
In season instead in October
What growers in New South Wales and Victoria are bringing to market while blackberries are out of season.
★ Asian greens
★ Asparagus
★ Blueberry
★ Leek
★ Peas
★ Potato
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Banana
Beetroot
BroccoliFrequently Asked Questions
- When is blackberry season in Australia?
- Tasmania grows the most, about 48% of the national crop, and picks from December to February. Elsewhere: Victoria from December to January.
- Are blackberries in season in October?
- Not locally. No Australian state harvests blackberries in October, and the next local crop starts in December in Tasmania and Victoria. Anything on a shelf now is imported or from storage.
- Where are blackberries grown in Australia?
- Tasmania (48%) and Victoria (35%) grow the largest share of Australian blackberries.
Harvest months from our own research across Australian growing regions and national production figures.