Fruit in January
Are plums in season in January?
NoThe season starts in June.
The season ended in September, 4 months before January, and starts again in June, 5 months later. Fresh plums sold in January are usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.
Plums are in season June through September in the United States, and at their best in July and August.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- JunIn
- JulBest
- AugBest
- SepIn
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
In season in January instead
The closest swaps you can buy that month.
If you buy them anyway
- Out of season
- Prunes are dried plums. Winter fresh plums are imported and less sweet.
- How to pick
- Slightly soft at the tip with a dusty bloom on the skin.
- Ripening at home
- Firm ones ripen in 2 to 4 days on the counter.
- How to store
- Ripen on the counter, then refrigerate for 3 to 5 days.
Plums in other months
Everything about plums, including nutrition. Everything in season in January.
Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.