Zucchini in season in Australia
Zucchini is in season in Australia from September to May, and at its peak from December to February. This is the cooler south; the tropical north has its own calendar.
At its best
Zucchini is in season in February, when it is cheap, and smaller, paler Lebanese zucchini are at their best and cheapest as summer ends.
At the shop
Choose smooth, shiny, firm zucchini of about 12 to 15 cm, which are the most flavourful. Larger ones can grow very big and are not as good.
Keeping it
Keep it in the fridge crisper, wrapped in a tea towel so it does not sweat, and use it within four days. Wash only when you are ready to cook, since washing early speeds spoilage.
Three dinners
- Zucchini fritters Grate, salt, squeeze dry, mix with egg and flour, and fry.
- Zucchini slice Eggs, bacon, cheese and flour, baked in a tray.
- Stuffed zucchini Cored and filled with mince and rice, then cooked in a yoghurt or tomato 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.