Fruit in October
Are blueberries 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 blueberries sold in October are usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.
Blueberries 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 blueberries are picked ripe and are a good buy all year. Winter fresh ones are imported.
- 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.
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Blueberries in other months
Everything about blueberries, 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.