Fruit in October
Is grapefruit in season in October?
NoThe season starts in November.
The season ended in April, 6 months before October, and starts again in November, 1 month later. Fresh grapefruit sold in October 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 October 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.
Grapefruit in other months
Everything about grapefruit, including nutrition. Everything in season in October.
Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.