Season Almanac

Fruit in September

Are peaches in season in September?

YesSeptember is the last month of the season.

September is the last month of the season. Buy them now if you want them fresh. They return in June.

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

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  8. AugBest
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  10. Oct
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

For Labor Day: The last month for peaches. See the Labor Day guide.

Buying peaches in September

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.
Try this
Grill halves cut side down for 4 minutes and serve with cream.

Goes well with, in season in September

Also at their best in September

Peaches in other months

Everything about peaches, including nutrition. Everything in season in September.

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