Season Almanac

Fruit in September

Are grapes in season in September?

YesAt their best in September.

September is month 3 of a 4-month season. Supply is at its highest, which usually means the best flavor and price.

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

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. May
  6. Jun
  7. JulIn
  8. AugBest
  9. SepBest
  10. OctIn
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

For Labor Day: At their best. See the Labor Day guide.

Buying grapes in September

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.
Try this
Roast on a tray until blistered and serve with chicken or cheese.

Goes well with, in season in September

Also at their best in September

Grapes in other months

Everything about grapes, including nutrition. Everything in season in September.

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