Fruit in March
Are mangoes in season in March?
NoThe season starts in May.
The season ended in September, 6 months before March, and starts again in May, 2 months later. Fresh mangoes sold in March are usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.
Mangoes are in season May through September in the United States, and at their best in June and July.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- MayIn
- JunBest
- JulBest
- AugIn
- SepIn
- Oct
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- Dec
In season in March instead
The closest swaps you can buy that month.
If you buy them anyway
- Out of season
- Frozen mango chunks are picked ripe and are good in smoothies and salsas. Imports are available most of the year.
- How to pick
- Gives slightly when squeezed and smells fruity at the stem. Color is not a reliable guide.
- Ripening at home
- Firm ones ripen in 2 to 5 days on the counter.
- How to store
- Ripen on the counter, then refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Goes well with, in season in March
Mangoes in other months
Everything about mangoes, 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.