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.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- JunIn
- JulBest
- AugBest
- SepIn
- Oct
- Nov
- 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.
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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.