Season Almanac

Fruit in February

Are blackberries in season in February?

NoThe season starts in June.

The season ended in August, 6 months before February, and starts again in June, 4 months later. Fresh blackberries sold in February are usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.

Blackberries are in season June through August in the United States, and at their best in July.

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In season in February instead

The closest swaps you can buy that month.

If you buy them anyway

Out of season
Frozen blackberries are picked ripe and work well in baking, sauces and smoothies.
How to pick
Plump, deep black and dull rather than shiny. Check the bottom of the box for juice stains.
Ripening at home
Does not ripen after picking, so buy it ready to eat.
How to store
Unwashed in the fridge, in a single layer if you can. Eat within 2 to 3 days.

Goes well with, in season in February

Blackberries in other months

Everything about blackberries, including nutrition. Everything in season in February.

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