Season Almanac

Fruit in July

Are figs in season in July?

YesIn season until the end of October.

July is month 2 of a 5-month season. The peak is in August and September.

Figs are in season June through October in the United States, and at their best in August and September.

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. May
  6. JunIn
  7. JulIn
  8. AugBest
  9. SepBest
  10. OctIn
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

Buying figs in July

How to pick
Soft and drooping slightly on the stem, with no sour smell. They do not ripen after picking.
Ripening at home
Does not ripen after picking, so buy them soft.
How to store
In the fridge on a plate in one layer. Eat within 2 days.
Try this
Halve and serve with goat cheese and a drizzle of honey.

Goes well with, in season in July

Also at their best in July

Figs in other months

Everything about figs, 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.