Season Almanac

Fruit in February

Are pineapples in season in February?

NoThe season starts in March.

The season ended in July, 7 months before February, and starts again in March, 1 month later. Fresh pineapples sold in February are usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.

Pineapples are in season March through July in the United States, and at their best in April and May.

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In season in February instead

The closest swaps you can buy that month.

If you buy them anyway

Out of season
Pineapples are imported all year, so quality barely changes. Canned in juice is fine for cooking.
How to pick
Smells sweet at the base and feels heavy. A leaf from the center should pull out with a light tug.
Ripening at home
Does not get sweeter after picking. Buy one that already smells sweet.
How to store
Eat within 2 days on the counter, or up to 5 days in the fridge.

Goes well with, in season in February

Pineapples in other months

Everything about pineapples, including nutrition. Everything in season in February.

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