Baby spinach in season in Australia
Baby spinach is in season in Australia from all year, and at its peak from August to November. This is the cooler south; the tropical north has its own calendar.
At its best
Spinach turns up in Sydney Markets' lists for every season, so it is on the shelf all year. Late winter to spring is its best stretch.
At the shop
Check the use-by date on the bag and pass over leaves that look wet or slimy. Many bags are pre-washed, and the pack will say so.
Keeping it
Keep the leaves dry in their original packaging in the fridge, which should be 5 degrees or colder. Skip airtight or vacuum-sealed tubs, as leafy greens like humid but not wet air. Eat pre-packed leaves before the use-by date, and do not rewash ones sold pre-washed.
Three dinners
- Spinach and ricotta pasta bake Wilt the leaves first and squeeze out the water.
- Egg fried rice with spinach Stir the leaves in off the heat so they just collapse.
- Warm lentil salad Cooked lentils, a sharp dressing and a handful of leaves.
How we decide. Each item carries a score from 0 to 20 for every month of the year. We call 16 or more “at its peak” and 8 to 15 “around”. The scores were checked against Australian growers’ bodies, state government pages and the Sydney and Melbourne markets, and last reviewed on 9 October 2026. Seasons shift a few weeks with the weather and the state, so treat the edges as guides. Spotted something wrong? Tell us at [email protected].
General information only. These guides are not advice about how you should prepare, store or eat any food. Please follow the packaging and the official food-safety guidance from Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) and your state or territory food authority.