Season Almanac

Fruit in November

Are grapes in season in November?

NoThe season starts in July.

The season ended in October, 1 month before November, and starts again in July, 8 months later. Fresh grapes sold in November are usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.

Grapes are in season July through October in the United States, and at their best in August and September.

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In season in November instead

The closest swaps you can buy that month.

If you buy them anyway

Out of season
Winter and spring grapes are imported from Chile and Peru and are usually good.
How to pick
Plump and firmly attached to green, flexible stems. Shake the bunch gently, and few should fall.
Ripening at home
Does not ripen after picking, so buy it ready to eat.
How to store
Unwashed in the fridge in their bag. They keep 1 to 2 weeks.

Goes well with, in season in November

Grapes in other months

Everything about grapes, 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.