Season Almanac

Fruit in June

Are nectarines in season in June?

YesIn season until the end of September.

June is the first month of a 4-month season, so the first nectarines of the year are arriving. The peak comes in July and August.

Nectarines are in season June through September in the United States, and at their best in July and August.

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. May
  6. JunIn
  7. JulBest
  8. AugBest
  9. SepIn
  10. Oct
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

Buying nectarines in June

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.
Try this
Slice into a salad with tomatoes, basil and burrata.

Goes well with, in season in June

Also at their best in June

Nectarines in other months

Everything about nectarines, including nutrition. Everything in season in June.

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