Fruit in March
Are lemons in season in March?
YesAt their best in March.
Lemons are harvested or shipped all year, so March is much like any other month. It is one of the months when they are at their best.
Lemons are in season all year in the United States, and at their best in December, January, February and March.
- JanBest
- FebBest
- MarBest
- AprIn
- MayIn
- JunIn
- JulIn
- AugIn
- SepIn
- OctIn
- NovIn
- DecBest
Buying lemons in March
- How to pick
- Heavy with fine-grained, glossy skin. Thick knobbly skin means less juice.
- Ripening at home
- Citrus does not ripen after picking. Buy it ready.
- How to store
- In a sealed bag in the fridge they last a month. On the counter, about a week.
- Try this
- Squeeze over roast vegetables or fish just before serving.
Goes well with, in season in March
Also at their best in March
Lemons in other months
Everything about lemons, including nutrition. Everything in season in March.
Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.