Fruit in September
Are cantaloupes in season in September?
YesSeptember is the last month of the season.
September is the last month of the season. Buy them now if you want them fresh. They return in June.
Cantaloupes are in season June through September in the United States, and at their best in July and August.
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- Mar
- Apr
- May
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- AugBest
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- Dec
Buying cantaloupes in September
- 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 September
Also at their best in September
Cantaloupes in other months
Everything about cantaloupes, including nutrition. Everything in season in September.
Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.