Season Almanac

Fruit in July

Are cantaloupes in season in July?

YesAt their best in July.

July is month 2 of a 4-month season. Supply is at its highest, which usually means the best flavor and price.

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

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. May
  6. JunIn
  7. JulBest
  8. AugBest
  9. SepIn
  10. Oct
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

Buying cantaloupes in July

How to pick
Smells sweet at the stem end and feels heavy. The stem scar should be smooth and slightly sunken.
Ripening at home
Softens and smells sweeter in 1 to 3 days on the counter, but does not get much sweeter.
How to store
Whole on the counter until fragrant, then in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Try this
Wrap wedges in prosciutto, or cube with cucumber and mint.

Goes well with, in season in July

Also at their best in July

Cantaloupes in other months

Everything about cantaloupes, including nutrition. Everything in season in July.

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