Fruit in March

Are plums in season in March?

Q: Are plums in season in March?

No. Plums are not in season in March. The season starts in June. Plums are in season June through September in the United States, and at their best in July and August.

NoThe season starts in June.

The season ended in September, 6 months before March, and starts again in June, 3 months later. Fresh plums sold in March 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.

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In season in March instead

The closest swaps you can buy that month.

Grapefruit Lemons Oranges

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

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Everything about plums, including nutrition. Everything in season in March.

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