Fruit in May
Are peaches 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 peaches sold in May are usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.
Peaches are in season June through September in the United States, and at their best in July and August.
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- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
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- JulBest
- AugBest
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- Dec
In season in May instead
The closest swaps you can buy that month.
If you buy them anyway
- Out of season
- Frozen peach slices work well for baking and smoothies. Canned peaches in juice are fine too.
- How to pick
- Smells like a peach, with a golden background color and a little give at the shoulder.
- Ripening at home
- Firm ones ripen in 2 to 4 days on the counter.
- How to store
- Ripen on the counter stem side down, then refrigerate for 3 to 5 days.
Peaches in other months
Everything about peaches, 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.