Season Almanac

Fruit in June

Are cantaloupes in season in June?

YesIn season until the end of September.

June is the first month of a 4-month season, so the first cantaloupes of the year are arriving. The peak comes in July and August.

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 June

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 June

Also at their best in June

Cantaloupes in other months

Everything about cantaloupes, 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.