Fruit in October
Are peaches in season in October?
NoThe season starts in June.
The season ended in September, 1 month before October, and starts again in June, 8 months later. Fresh peaches sold in October 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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In season in October 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.
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Peaches in other months
Everything about peaches, including nutrition. Everything in season in October.
Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.