Season Almanac

Fruit in November

Are pineapples in season in November?

NoThe season starts in March.

The season ended in July, 4 months before November, and starts again in March, 4 months later. Fresh pineapples sold in November 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 November 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 November

Pineapples in other months

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

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