When is fennel in season in Australia?
No Australian state is harvesting fennel in October. The next local crop starts in June, in Victoria and Queensland.
A cool season crop grown mostly in Victoria, at its best through winter.
Is fennel in season in October?
Not from Australian growers. Anything on a shelf in October is imported or has come out of storage.
Fennel season by state
2 states grow fennel commercially, and their seasons differ by weeks or months.
| Name | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria | Victoria in January: not 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: in season | Victoria in July: in season | Victoria in August: in season | Victoria in September: in season | Victoria in October: not in season | Victoria in November: not in season | Victoria in December: not in season |
| Queensland | Queensland in January: not in season | Queensland in February: not in season | Queensland in March: not in season | Queensland in April: not in season | Queensland in May: not in season | Queensland in June: in season | Queensland in July: in season | Queensland in August: in season | Queensland in September: in season | Queensland in October: not in season | Queensland in November: not in season | Queensland in December: not in season |
At its peak In seasonHarvest months, not supermarket availability.
Where fennel is grown in Australia
- Victoria80%
- Queensland11%
Share of national production by state.
Where to buy fennel
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 fennel is out of season.
★ Asian greens
★ Asparagus
★ Blueberry
★ Leek
★ Peas
★ Potato
Avocado
Banana
Beetroot
BroccoliFrequently Asked Questions
- When is fennel season in Australia?
- Victoria grows the most, about 80% of the national crop, and picks from June to September. Elsewhere: Queensland from June to September.
- Is fennel in season in October?
- Not locally. No Australian state harvests fennel in October, and the next local crop starts in June in Victoria and Queensland. Anything on a shelf now is imported or from storage.
- Where is fennel grown in Australia?
- Victoria (80%) and Queensland (11%) grow the largest share of Australian fennel.
Harvest months from our own research across Australian growing regions and national production figures.