Season Almanac

Fruit in June

Are cherries in season in June?

YesAt their best in June.

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

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

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. MayIn
  6. JunBest
  7. JulBest
  8. AugIn
  9. Sep
  10. Oct
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

Buying cherries in June

How to pick
Glossy, firm and dark for their variety, with green bendy stems.
Ripening at home
Does not ripen after picking, so buy it ready to eat.
How to store
Unwashed in the fridge, stems on. They keep about a week.
Try this
Pit and warm in a pan with a little sugar to spoon over ice cream.

Goes well with, in season in June

Also at their best in June

Cherries in other months

Everything about cherries, 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.