When are kiwifruit in season in Australia?
No Australian state is harvesting kiwifruit in October. The next local crop starts in March, in New South Wales and Queensland.
Most kiwifruit sold in Australia is imported from New Zealand. The local crop is small, mostly from Victoria, and picked in autumn.
Are kiwifruit in season in October?
Not from Australian growers. Anything on a shelf in October is imported or has come out of storage.
When kiwifruit are picked, state by state
4 states grow kiwifruit 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: at its peak | Victoria in May: at its peak | Victoria in June: 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: not in season |
| New South Wales | New South Wales in January: not in season | New South Wales in February: not in season | New South Wales in March: in season | New South Wales in April: in season | New South Wales in May: not in season | New South Wales in June: not in season | New South Wales in July: not in season | New South Wales in August: not in season | New South Wales in September: not in season | New South Wales in October: not in season | New South Wales in November: not in season | New South Wales in December: not in season |
| Western Australia | Western Australia in January: not in season | Western Australia in February: not in season | Western Australia in March: not in season | Western Australia in April: in season | Western Australia in May: not in season | Western Australia in June: not in season | Western Australia in July: not in season | Western Australia in August: not in season | Western Australia in September: not in season | Western Australia in October: not in season | Western Australia in November: not in season | Western Australia in December: not in season |
| Queensland | Queensland in January: not in season | Queensland in February: not in season | Queensland in March: in season | Queensland in April: in season | Queensland in May: not in season | Queensland in June: not in season | Queensland in July: not in season | Queensland in August: not in season | Queensland in September: not in season | Queensland in October: not in season | Queensland in November: not in season | Queensland in December: not in season |
Victoria has the longest picking season, April to June. Western Australia has the shortest, April. Taking every growing state together, the crop is at its best in April to May.
Where kiwifruit are grown in Australia
- Victoria66%
- New South Wales9%
- Western Australia9%
- Queensland7%
Share of national production by state.
Where to buy kiwifruit
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 kiwifruit are out of season.
★ Asian greens
★ Asparagus
★ Blueberry
★ Leek
★ Peas
★ Potato
Avocado
Banana
Beetroot
BroccoliFrequently Asked Questions
- What months are kiwifruit in season in Australia?
- Victoria grows the most, about 66% of the national crop, and picks from April to June. Elsewhere: New South Wales from March to April, Western Australia from April and Queensland from March to April.
- Are kiwifruit in season in October?
- Not locally. No Australian state harvests kiwifruit in October, and the next local crop starts in March in New South Wales and Queensland. Anything on a shelf now is imported or from storage.
- Where are kiwifruit grown in Australia?
- Victoria (66%), New South Wales (9%) and Western Australia (9%) grow the largest share of Australian kiwifruit.
Harvest months from our own research across Australian growing regions and national production figures.