Fruit in August

Are avocados in season in August?

Q: Are avocados in season in August?

Yes. Avocados are at their best in August. Avocados are in season February through September in the United States, and at their best in May, June, July and August.

YesAt their best in August.

August is month 7 of a 8-month season. Supply is at its highest, which usually means the best flavor and price.

Avocados are in season February through September in the United States, and at their best in May, June, July and August.

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Buying avocados in August

How to pick: Yields to gentle pressure in your palm. The skin under the stem cap should be green, not brown.
Ripening at home: Hard ones take 3 to 5 days on the counter. A paper bag with a banana cuts that to 2 or 3.
How to store: Ripen on the counter. Once ripe, refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Try this: Mash onto toast with lime, salt and chili flakes.

Goes well with, in season in August

Tomatoes Limes Corn

Also at their best in August

Cantaloupes Figs Grapes Limes Nectarines Peaches

Avocados in other months

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Everything about avocados, including nutrition. Everything in season in August.

Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.