What’s Fresh This Season: Northern Rivers Summer Growers Guide
As summer graces the Northern Rivers, it’s the perfect time to indulge in the vibrant, seasonal produce that defines our region. From crisp greens to aromatic herbs, our growers thoughtfully cultivate each crop to supply our fine-dining restaurant, local markets, and community tables. Embrace the flavors of summer and the natural cycles to enjoy peak-fresh food grown just around the corner, supporting your local farmers along the way.
Masters of the Market Garden
For nearly a decade, Josh and Lynette have cultivated a legacy at The Farm. Their 1.5-acre regenerative market garden is a masterclass in sustainable growing, where up to 10,000 seedlings take root each month. Known for their exceptional greens, herbs, and edible flowers, they bring their expertise to life this season with these carefully curated planting and harvest recommendations:
What we’re planting this Season….
Basil / Beans / Cucumber / Fennel / French Sorrel / Lettuces / Yellow Squash / Zucchini
What’s growing now…
Bok Choy / Cabbage / Capsicum / Chard / Chillies / Coriander / Garlic / Kale / Lettuces / Parsley
/ Spinach / Tatsoi
Over in the Food Forest
Unlike the structured rows of the Market Garden, The Food Forest at The Farm is a complex, layered ecosystem designed by Living Agroecology and Growing Roots Permaculture. Inspired by the structure of a natural forest, it strategically layers species based on growth patterns, production cycles, size, and seasonality. The result is a self-sustaining environment that fosters biodiversity, resilience, and abundant harvests. It’s not just a working garden—it’s a living classroom that redefines what farming can be.
What we’re planting….
Purple Yam / Taro / Snake Beans / Pineapple / Gourmet Mushrooms / Kung Kung / Chilli
What’s growing…
Ginger / Turmeric / Yellow Star Fruit / Pineapple / Shiso / Mitsuba (Japanese Parsley) / Okinawa
Spinach / Cranberry Hibiscus / Purple Congo Potatoes / Acerola Cherries /
Summertime Bananas
While Cavendish bananas dominate Australian supermarkets, our Food Forest celebrates the
rich diversity of this beloved fruit by cultivating unique varieties:
Red / Sugar / Cavendish / Lady Finger / Blue Java / Plantain
