Season Almanac

Fruit in June

Are pineapples in season in June?

YesIn season until the end of July.

June is month 4 of a 5-month season. The peak is in April and May.

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

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. MarIn
  4. AprBest
  5. MayBest
  6. JunIn
  7. JulIn
  8. Aug
  9. Sep
  10. Oct
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

Buying pineapples in June

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.
Try this
Grill slices until caramelized, or dice into a salsa.

Goes well with, in season in June

Also at their best in June

Pineapples in other months

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

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