Fruit in May

Are cherries in season in May?

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

YesIn season until the end of August.

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

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

For Memorial Day: The first of the season arrive. See the Memorial Day guide.

Buying cherries in May

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.

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