Fruit in May
Are figs in season in May?
NoThe season starts in June.
The season ended in October, 7 months before May, and starts again in June, 1 month later. Fresh figs sold in May are usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.
Figs are in season June through October in the United States, and at their best in August and September.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- JunIn
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- AugBest
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- Dec
In season in May instead
The closest swaps you can buy that month.
If you buy them anyway
- Out of season
- Dried figs are the reliable choice. Fresh figs do not ship or store well.
- 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.
Goes well with, in season in May
Figs in other months
Everything about figs, including nutrition. Everything in season in May.
Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.