Season Almanac

Fruit in June

Are blackberries in season in June?

YesIn season until the end of August.

June is the first month of a 3-month season, so the first blackberries of the year are arriving. The peak comes in July.

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

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Buying blackberries in June

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.
Try this
Fold into yogurt or simmer five minutes into a quick sauce.

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Also at their best in June

Blackberries in other months

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

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