There are two types of local produce sold at the co-op. Both are labelled with the producers name and where it was grown. The first type is labelled ‘certified organic’ and is sourced from people like Lin’s from Windsor and David’s and Ross’s from Bathurst. The other type are surplus harvests from our members gardens and trees.

Just because an item is labelled ‘local produce’ does not mean it has to come from Katoomba. Our members range far and wide and the produce is always labelled with the place of origin. This means that you can shop as ‘local’ as you like, while giving us a larger range of available produce then what can be sourced seasonally in the Blue Mountains growing region.

The local produce available are a bit of a lucky dip experience, because even though we have regular suppliers, we never know what is going to turn up in our shop. This is obviously not easy for menu planning, but a great chance to be spontaneous and adventurous and try something new.

This list is what we have seen of late, it includes both sorts of local produce, so keep your eyes to the local stand.

Feijoa’s from Bathurst

These Persimmons are of the astringent variety, so eat them when they get VERY squishy. They can be bought firm to ripen later. This can take a while, but makes them easier to get home.  These are coming from Bathurst and Faulconbridge

Walnuts in Shells from Bathurst

Jerusalem Artichokes from  numerous supliers in the upper Mountains,

Silver beet and  Chard, mostly from Katoomba and Leura

Chokos from everywhere – we would welcome some good recipes.

Hazelnuts shelled and unshelled from Orange

Parsley from Katoomba

Tamarillos from Hazelbrook.

Apples and Pears from Bathurst

Limes from Penrith

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