Fruit in December
Are nectarines in season in December?
NoThe season starts in June.
The season ended in September, 3 months before December, and starts again in June, 6 months later. Fresh nectarines sold in December are usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.
Nectarines are in season June through September in the United States, and at their best in July and August.
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In season in December instead
The closest swaps you can buy that month.
If you buy them anyway
- Out of season
- Winter nectarines are imported and often mealy. Frozen peach slices are a better buy for cooking.
- How to pick
- Fragrant, with a yellow or cream background color and a little give along the seam.
- Ripening at home
- Firm ones ripen in 2 to 4 days on the counter.
- How to store
- Ripen on the counter in one layer, then refrigerate for 3 to 5 days.
Nectarines in other months
Everything about nectarines, including nutrition. Everything in season in December.
Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.