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

Green Beans

Green beans have a vibrant bright green colour with a mild taste of sweet and grassy flavours. They are also an excellent source of vitamin C, dietary fibre, folate and vitamin K. Ceres Farm Green Beans are available from June - September.

Packaging available in;

• 9kg cartons

Ceres Farm is a member of the Ausveg, the prescribed peak industry body (PIB) for the Australian vegetable industries. Their role includes agripolitical advocacy and representation on behalf of growers, research and development services, and high-quality service provision.