Fruit in May
Is grapefruit in season in May?
NoThe season starts in November.
The season ended in April, 1 month before May, and starts again in November, 6 months later. Fresh grapefruit sold in May 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
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- Sep
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- NovIn
- DecIn
In season in May 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 May
Grapefruit in other months
Everything about grapefruit, 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.