Fruit in October
Are blackberries in season in October?
NoThe season starts in June.
The season ended in August, 2 months before October, and starts again in June, 8 months later. Fresh blackberries sold in October 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 October 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.
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Blackberries in other months
Everything about blackberries, including nutrition. Everything in season in October.
Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.