fresh seasonal produce trail
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Welcome to the Swan ValleyThe growing of fresh Swan Valley produce is ruled by the four seasons of our Mediterranean climate.When eating with the seasons we are eating foods at their most flavoursome, most abundant and least expensive.The Swan Valley is a diverse food bowl located on Perth’s doorstep.Come and meet the friendly locals, vignerons and farmers. Experience fresh seasonal produce with real taste using agricultural traditions passed down from generation to generation.From the freshest crunchiest table grapes that you can buy direct from the grower at one of the many roadside stalls to homemade vincotto, gem squash, eggplants, apricots, tomatoes, melons, citrus, asparagus, figs and the lushest ripe mangoes - the Swan Valley has it all covered.Honey is also a Swan Valley speciality. Buy direct from the beekeeper and be assured that it is pure and natural.The Swan Valley also has pick your own experiences and outlets open throughout the year that offer a wide range of fresh produce.Passionate and dedicated growers, the warm climate and fertile soils create flavoursome food grown with love.
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FRESH SEASONAL PRODUCE TRAIL
Ready to get started?The Swan Valley Fresh Seasonal Produce Trail route changes with the seasons.The vine-studded countryside has a wide and diverse range of seasonal produce for you to enjoy any time of the year. Just meander your way through the Valley and keep an eye out for roadside stall signs.Use the map overleaf to guide you to the many businesses open all year round and the seasonal roadside stalls that offer a farmer-direct experience. If you are unsure when your favourite produce is available, refer to the calendar below and business contact information overleaf to call ahead to check availability.
Produce calendarSummer Avocados, figs, grapes, melons, tomatoesAutumn Avocados, mangoes, pomegranates, pumpkinsWinter Citrus, garlic, macadamias, strawberriesSpring Asparagus, broad beans, peas
Growing fresh produce is governed by the weather. Some years ripening can be a little earlier or later than usual.
PICK YOUR OWN
To pick your own produce straight from the ground or the tree is a taste experience you will never forget.At Swan Street Vineyard/The Old Shed you can pick your own grapes and figs (Jan-Mar). Phone to check what produce is ripe at the vineyard throughout the year.At Swan Valley Sisters you can pick your own citrus direct from the orchard (May-Sept), and grapes (Jan-Mar). Bookings are essential.At Ali’s Vineyard you can pick your own mandarins and oranges (May-July), melons and grapes (Dec-Apr), and pomegranates (Mar-Apr). Phone first to check if the produce is ripe and ready for picking.At Padbury Pickings you can pick your own grapes from the family vineyard (Jan-Feb). Bookings are not required. At Kafarela’s Vineyard you can pick your own grapes direct from the vines (Jan-Mar). Bookings are not required.At Baudin’s Macadamias (May-Nov) when you book a tour of the orchard and processing plant, you can gather and take home half a kilo of macadamias.
SUMMER
Summer is the time of year when the Valley is bursting with high quality fresh produce.The crunchiest, freshest table grapes are in abundance. Watermelons, rockmelons, tomatoes, sweet corn, mangoes, figs, peaches, avocados and apricots are just a few of the treasures grown under clear blue skies in the clean fresh air of the Swan Valley.Bite into the biggest ruby red figs at Rangeview Vineyards and savour the crisp crunch of a vine ripened melon from one of many roadside stalls.
FRESH TABLE GRAPES
Grape vines have been grown in the Swan Valley since 1829. Table grapes have drawn people to the Swan Valley every summer for generations.Today viticulture is still a major part of the rural ambience and economy of the Swan Valley. Table grape season generally runs from late December to mid-April.Some of the main varieties of table grapes grown in the Swan Valley are Flame Seedless, Crimson Seedless, Scarlotta Seedless®, Sweet Celebration®, Dawn Seedless, Midnight Beauty®, and Autumn Crisp®.As well as the new wave of seedless grapes, the old world traditional vintage varieties of Muscat, Currants and Cardinals continue to be grown and are still a firm favourite with many people.
WINTER
Winter is the time of the year citrus such as oranges, limes, mandarins, lemons and cumquats are all ripening on the trees producing the sweetest and juiciest fruit. Strawberries are also at their peak during the cooler winter months. Stalls such as West Swan Fresh and Baba and Dida’s sell sweet, plump strawberries direct from the fields. It is also time for olive oils freshly pressed from local trees and garlic, full of flavour, is ready to be harvested.
SPRING
The first tips of asparagus, one of the most sought after crops of the season, marks the start of spring. Both green and purple asparagus flourish in the Swan Valley. Broad beans, peas, zucchini, beetroot, rhubarb and eggplants are in abundance. Spring wildflowers appear on the scarp. Plum, peach and apricot trees are in full blossom. Our beekeepers will be gathering honey from the bee hives to bring you the freshest most natural honey possible.
AUTUMN
The cooler Autumn weather marks the end of vintage for winemakers and the end of harvest season for our table grape growers and some fruit and vegetable growers. You will see the grape vines being pruned ready for dormancy over the colder winter months. Other growers are starting to plant peas, broad beans, herbs and other fruits and vegetables in preparation for a spring harvest. March is also when pumpkins, mangoes and pomegranates ripen in the Swan Valley. The unique pomegranate fruit, sought after by chefs, is delicious fresh or made into syrup.
Location of the Swan ValleyThe Swan Valley is located a short 25 minute drive from the Perth CBD and 20 minutes from Perth Airport.
One of the best ways to explore the Swan Valley Fresh Seasonal Produce Trail is to self-drive.
Should you require a hire car, collection points are conveniently located at Perth Airport and a variety of Perth CBD locations.
You might like to consider booking a rideshare service or taxi to transport you around the trail.
If chartering a bus for larger groups, please contact the venues in advance to make a booking.
About WA Food & Wine TrailsWestern Australia is blessed with a huge range of memorable food and drink experiences. The WA Food & Wine Trails provide a sample of what is available across the state.
Make sure you look out for them on your travels.
Visit the Trails WA website at trailswa.com.au and download the TrailsWA app from the App Store to find more trails to explore.
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OPEN ALL YEAR
The Swan Valley has outlets open throughout the year that offer a wide range of fresh produce which means you can enjoy a rural food experience every day.At the Swan Valley Gin Company you can taste gins that have been infused with locally grown cumquats, mandarins and strawberries. Iconic Australian macadamia nuts can be enjoyed at Baudin’s Cottage when you book a tour of the orchard. Michael Brothers offer a range of cold pressed fresh fruit juices, and healthy craft sodas full of probiotics and natural flavours, all made right here in the Swan Valley. Honey fresh from the hive, olive oils, ciders, nuts and farm fresh eggs with golden yolks are just a few of the products available to be purchased at outlets and roadside stalls all year round.Many outlets preserve their seasonal produce by way of drying, pickling or preserving. Fruit jams, chilli pastes, pickles and dried grapes can all be found in the Valley. At Edgecombe Brothers (est. 1925) they follow family recipes to pickle their estate grown olives, as well as making beetroot relish and delicious grape jam.No matter when you visit the Swan Valley there will always be something fresh, ripe and in season ready for you to enjoy.By eating locally-grown food you are supporting farmers and producers and investing your food dollars in the community.
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Business listings1. Swan Valley Visitor Centre Guildford CourthouseCnr Meadow & Swan Sts,Guildford7 Days 9am–4pm08 9207 8899swanvalley.com.au
2. Katich’s The Grape Place(7 Days Dec–Apr 8.30am–5.30pm)899 West Swan Rd, Caversham0419 908 349Grapes, melons, honey
3. Banara Vineyard(Fri-Wed Jan-Apr8:30am-5pmSat-Sun May-Dec9am-5pm) 39 Benara Rd, Caversham08 9279 2169Grapes, melons, seasonal produce, garlic, jams, chutney, olive oil, vinegar
4. Michael Brothers Juice(7 Days 11am–5pm)Valencia Complex 55 Benara Rd, Caversham08 9378 7007Cold pressed preservative free fruit juices, craft soda, ginger tonic
5. Grape Sensation(Jan–April)62 Benara Rd, CavershamGrapes, melons
6.Baba & Dida’s(Thurs-Sun Jan-Apr 7.30am-4pmFri-Sun May-Dec 7.30am-4pm)2540 West Swan Rd, Caversham0437 151 917 Grapes, garlic, stone fruit, citrus, olive oil, jams, wine vinegar, eggs, honey, strawberries
7. Caversham Rise(Thurs–Sun Jan–Mar 8am-4pm) 2710 West Swan Rd, Caversham08 9274 3021Grapes, melons
8. Kato’s 3000 Grapes (Sat-Sun Jan-Late Mar 9am-5pm) 3000 West Swan Rd, Caversham0431 596 489Grapes, melons, fresh fruit ice cream. pomegranates
9. Quick Stop Fruit Mart(7 Days Jan–Apr)3589 West Swan Rd, CavershamGrapes, honey, melons
10. Keller’s Farm(Sat–Sun and Pub Hols 8am-4pm)104 Victoria Rd, Dayton0448 972 477Sourdough and Swiss bread, seasonal fruit/veg, homemade preserves, farm fresh eggs
11. West Swan Fresh(7 Days 9.30am–5.30pm)58 Cranleigh St, West Swan0410 572 944Strawberries, melons, seasonal Asian vegetables, grapes, honey
12. Windarra Honey(7 Days 9am-5pm)5 George St, West Swan08 9274 6649Unprocessed honey, bee products
13. The Billy Goat Shed(Sat–Sun Dec - Mar, Sept 9am-5pm)6540 West Swan Rd, West Swan0413 560 674Grapes, melons. Avocados (Sept)
14. Swan Street Vineyard The Old Shed(Fri-Mon 9am-4pm) Pick your own grapes, figs (Jan-Mar).64 Swan St, Henley Brook0413 613 871Grapes, figs, jam, olives, olive oil, honey, dried grapes, farm fresh eggs, lemons, oranges, mandarins, avocados, loquats
15. Swan Valley Sisters Produce Cafe(7 Days Mon-Fri 6am-11.30am, Sat 8am-1pm, Sun 9am-12pm)Pick your own oranges, lemons, mandarins (May-Sept), grapes, (Jan-Mar). Bookings essential.1715 Gnangara Rd, Henley Brook0498 008 656Organic and biodynamic fruit and vegetables, asparagus, free range eggs, honey, mangoes, citrus, olives, figs, preserves
16. Edgecombe Brothers(Wed-Sun 10am–4pm)1733 Gnangara Rd, Henley Brook08 9296 4307Asparagus, broad beans, grapes, olives, preserves
17. Swanville Citrus(Late May-mid Sept Fri 10am-5pm, Sat-Sun 9am -5pm, Mon 12pm-5pm)15 Nolan Ave, Upper Swan0409 833 868Mandarins, oranges, honey, macadamia nuts, lemons, limes, grapefruit.
18. Baudin’s Macadamias(Farm gate sales 7 Days May-Nov)Book a tour to gather your own85 Memorial Ave, Baskerville0412 298 665Macadamia nuts
19. G & A Alvaro(Jan–Apr)138 Memorial Ave, BaskervilleGrapes, melons, figs
20. Twin Hill Wines(Tue–Sun 10am-5pm)1093 Great Northern Hwy,Baskerville0438 956 329Olives, olive oil, vinegar
21. Rangeview Vineyards(Dec-Apr Wed-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm)60 Maisie St, Baskerville08 9296 4268Grapes, melons, figs
22. Swan Valley Gin Company(Sat–Sun 11am–5pm)1050 Great Northern Hwy, Baskerville08 9296 3537Cumquat, mandarin and strawberry gins
23. Sorgiovanni’s Produce(7 Days 10am-4pm)508 Campersic Rd, Millendon0432 605 923Grapes, olive oil, vincotto
24. Padbury Pickings(Sat-Sun Jan-Feb 9am-5pm)Pick your own grapes 62 Padbury Ave, Herne HillGrapes
25. Ali’s Vineyard(7 Days 8am-5pm) Pick your own mandarins, oranges (May-Jul) grapes, melons (Dec-Apr) pomegranates (Mar-Apr). Phone to check what produce is ripe for picking.899 Great Northern Hwy, Herne Hill0401 101 670Mandarins, oranges, grapes, melons, pomegranates
26. The House of Honey(7 Days 10am–5pm)867 Great Northern Hwy, Herne Hill08 9296 3635Honey, pollen, royal jelly, spiced mead
27. Kafarela’s Vineyard(Sat-Sun 10am-5pm) Pick you own grapes (Jan-Mar)706 Great Northern Hwy, Herne Hill08 9296 0970Grapes, mangoes, peaches, figs, avocados, dried grapes, jams, preserves, Patritti grape juice
28. Nguyen(7 Days)649 Great Northern Hwy, Herne HillTomatoes
29. Swan Settlers Market(Sat-Sun, Monday Pub Hols 9am-5pm) 124 Lennard St, Herne Hill0456 821 133Raw honey, fresh fruit, vegetables
30. M & F Murace(7 Days)68 Campersic Rd, Herne Hill08 9274 5919Garlic, grapes, lemons
31. Fazzalari(Sat–Sun 10am-3pm)33 Campersic Rd, Middle Swan0412 700 427Olive oil
32. Jane Brook Fresh Market(7 Days Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 9am-5pm)166 Wilson Rd, Middle Swan0404 219 275Fruit and vegetable market
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