Fruit in July
Is grapefruit in season in July?
NoThe season starts in November.
The season ended in April, 3 months before July, and starts again in November, 4 months later. Fresh grapefruit sold in July is usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.
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
In season in July instead
The closest swaps you can buy that month.
If you buy it anyway
- Out of season
- Summer grapefruit is imported or from storage and tends to be less sweet.
- 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.
Goes well with, in season in July
Grapefruit in other months
Everything about grapefruit, 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.