Fruit in May

Are avocados in season in May?

Q: Are avocados in season in May?

Yes. Avocados are at their best in May. 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 May.

May is month 4 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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FebIn
MarIn
AprIn
MayBest
JunBest
JulBest
AugBest
SepIn
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Dec

For Memorial Day: For guacamole. See the Memorial Day guide.

Buying avocados in May

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 May

Limes

Also at their best in May

Pineapples Strawberries

Avocados in other months

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

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