Season Almanac

Fruit in November

Is grapefruit in season in November?

YesIn season until the end of April.

November is the first month of a 6-month season, so the first grapefruit of the year is arriving. The peak comes 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.

  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 November

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 November

Also at their best in November

Grapefruit in other months

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

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