Season Almanac

Fruit in June

Are blueberries in season in June?

YesIn season until the end of August.

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

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

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Buying blueberries in June

How to pick
Firm and dusty blue with a silvery bloom. Red or green ones will not ripen further.
Ripening at home
Does not ripen after picking, so buy it ready to eat.
How to store
Unwashed in the fridge for up to 10 days. They freeze well on a tray.
Try this
Scatter over oats or stir into pancake batter.

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Also at their best in June

Blueberries in other months

Everything about blueberries, 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.