Season Almanac

Fruit in January

Are kiwis in season in January?

YesAt their best in January.

January is month 4 of a 7-month season. Supply is at its highest, which usually means the best flavor and price.

Kiwis are in season October through April in the United States, and at their best in November, December and January.

  1. JanBest
  2. FebIn
  3. MarIn
  4. AprIn
  5. May
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep
  10. OctIn
  11. NovBest
  12. DecBest

Buying kiwis in January

How to pick
Gives a little when pressed, like a ripe peach. Avoid wrinkled or very soft fruit.
Ripening at home
Firm ones ripen in 3 to 5 days on the counter, faster next to apples or bananas.
How to store
Ripen on the counter, then keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Try this
Halve and eat with a spoon, or slice over yogurt.

Goes well with, in season in January

Also at their best in January

Kiwis in other months

Everything about kiwis, including nutrition. Everything in season in January.

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