Fruit in October
Are kiwis in season in October?
YesIn season until the end of April.
October is the first month of a 7-month season, so the first kiwis of the year are arriving. The peak comes in November, December and January.
Kiwis are in season October through April in the United States, and at their best in November, December and January.
- JanBest
- FebIn
- MarIn
- AprIn
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- OctIn
- NovBest
- DecBest
Buying kiwis in October
- 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 October
Also at their best in October
Kiwis in other months
Everything about kiwis, 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.