Season Almanac

Fruit in February

Are clementines in season in February?

YesFebruary is the last month of the season.

February is the last month of the season. Buy them now if you want them fresh. They return in November.

Clementines are in season November through February in the United States, and at their best in December and January.

  1. JanBest
  2. FebIn
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. May
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep
  10. Oct
  11. NovIn
  12. DecBest

Buying clementines in February

How to pick
Heavy for their size with glossy, close-fitting skin. Puffy skin means a dry fruit.
Ripening at home
Citrus does not ripen after picking. Buy it ready.
How to store
A few days on the counter, or 2 weeks in the fridge.
Try this
Toss segments through a kale or fennel salad.

Also at their best in February

Clementines in other months

Everything about clementines, including nutrition. Everything in season in February.

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