Fruit and Vegetable Crops

Watermelons – Seedless & Seeded

Watermelons are one of Australia’s favourite fruit. At Ceres Farm we produce both seedless and seeded varieties with a focus on great taste and quality. We plant our watermelon seeds early in the year with harvesting and availability from May – October.

Watermelons are more than 90% water and are a great source of vitamin A & C and also contain carotenoids, lycopene and beta-cryptoxanthin which hold great benefits to our health and well-being.

Packaging available in;

• 300kg bins
• 500kg bins

Ceres Farm is a member of the Australian Melon Association, the peak industry body for the melon industry in Australia.

Standard sizing and specifications

Watermelon sizes and weights

L	> 6kg
M	4 – 5.5kg
S	< 3.5kg

Pumpkins - Butternut

Ceres Farm Butternut pumpkins are available from June – October. Butternut pumpkins tend to have a sweet and nutty flavour than other pumpkins which is why they are so popular. They are a great source of vitamin E, and their versatility make butternut pumpkins a high demand product.

Packaging available in;

• Cartons
• 300kg bins
• 500kg bins

Standard sizing and specifications

Butternut pumpkin sizes and weights

XL	> 2.1kg
L	1.7 – 2.0kg
M	1.3 – 1.6kg
S	0.9 – 1.2kg

Pumpkins - Japanese/Kent

Ceres Farm Japanese pumpkins are harvested with firm skins, and no signs of decay or age to ensure quality produce for our customers.

Japanese/Kent pumpkins are a great source of vitamin A, rich source of vitamin C, potassium and dietary fibre and are available from June – October.

Packaging available in;

• Cartons
• 300kg bins
• 500kg bins

Standard sizing and specifications

Japanese/Kent pumpkin sizes and weights

XL	> 6.5kg
L	5 – 6kg
M	3.5 – 4.5kg
S	1.5 – 3kg

Pumpkins - Grey

Grey pumpkins have flattened soft skin, rounded and deeply ribbed, they have golden yellow flesh and are great for savory dishes. Their flavour is mildly sweet, with a texture that is creamy and dense. Ceres Farm grey pumpkins are available from June – October.

Packaging available in;

• 300kg bins
• 500kg bins

Please contact us direct for custom sizing and specifications.

Standard sizing and specifications

Grey pumpkin sizes and weights

XL	> 10kg
L	8 – 10kg
M	6 – 8kg
S	4 – 6kg