Green beans in season in Australia
Green beans is in season in Australia from November to April, and at its peak from January to March. This is the cooler south; the tropical north has its own calendar.
At its best
Late spring through to autumn, with the best of it from January to March. Brisbane Markets named green beans its pick of the week in January, with supply coming from the Lockyer Valley, Stanthorpe and Bowen.
At the shop
Look for firm, straight beans with a solid, even colour.
Keeping it
Keep them unwashed in the fridge crisper, in a perforated or open plastic bag with a paper towel to soak up moisture. They stay good for about a week. Green beans are sensitive to ethylene, the gas given off by ripening fruit, so keep them away from ripe mangoes, figs and the like.
Three dinners
- Green beans with almonds and lemon A side for roast chicken.
- Beans and potato salad with tuna Warm, in a mustard dressing.
- Pork and green bean stir-fry With garlic, chilli and oyster sauce.
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.