Fruit in July
Are cranberries in season in July?
NoThe season starts in September.
The season ended in November, 8 months before July, and starts again in September, 2 months later. Fresh cranberries sold in July 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 July 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.
Cranberries in other months
Everything about cranberries, including nutrition. Everything in season in July.
Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.