Season Almanac

Fruit in April

Is grapefruit in season in April?

YesApril is the last month of the season.

April is the last month of the season. Buy it now if you want it fresh. It returns in November.

Grapefruit is in season November through April in the United States, and at its best in January, February and March.

  1. JanBest
  2. FebBest
  3. MarBest
  4. AprIn
  5. May
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep
  10. Oct
  11. NovIn
  12. DecIn

Buying grapefruit in April

How to pick
Heavy with thin, smooth skin. A slightly flattened shape often means more juice.
Ripening at home
Citrus does not ripen after picking. Buy it ready.
How to store
A week on the counter, or 3 weeks in the fridge.
Try this
Halve, sprinkle with a little sugar and broil until bubbling.

Goes well with, in season in April

Also at their best in April

Grapefruit in other months

Everything about grapefruit, including nutrition. Everything in season in April.

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