Fruit in May
Are nectarines in season in May?
NoThe season starts in June.
The season ended in September, 8 months before May, and starts again in June, 1 month later. Fresh nectarines sold in May 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.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- JunIn
- JulBest
- AugBest
- SepIn
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
In season in May 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.
Goes well with, in season in May
Nectarines in other months
Everything about nectarines, including nutrition. Everything in season in May.
Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.