Fruit in December
Is grapefruit in season in December?
YesIn season until the end of April.
December is month 2 of a 6-month season. The peak is in January, February and March.
Grapefruit is in season November through April in the United States, and at its best in January, February and March.
- JanBest
- FebBest
- MarBest
- AprIn
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- NovIn
- DecIn
Buying grapefruit in December
- 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 December
Also at their best in December
Grapefruit in other months
Everything about grapefruit, including nutrition. Everything in season in December.
Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.