Season Almanac

Fruit in January

Are cranberries in season in January?

NoThe season starts in September.

The season ended in November, 2 months before January, and starts again in September, 8 months later. Fresh cranberries sold in January are usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.

Cranberries are in season September through November in the United States, and at their best in October and November.

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In season in January instead

The closest swaps you can buy that month.

If you buy them anyway

Out of season
Frozen and dried cranberries are sold all year. Fresh ones are hard to find outside autumn.
How to pick
Firm, shiny and deep red. A good one bounces.
How to store
In the fridge for up to a month, or freeze them straight in the bag for a year.

Goes well with, in season in January

Cranberries in other months

Everything about cranberries, including nutrition. Everything in season in January.

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