Fruit in December

Are pomegranates in season in December?

Q: Are pomegranates in season in December?

Yes. Pomegranates are in season in December. Pomegranates are in season September through December in the United States, and at their best in October and November.

YesDecember is the last month of the season.

December is the last month of the season. Buy them now if you want them fresh. They return in September.

Pomegranates are in season September through December in the United States, and at their best in October and November.

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For Christmas: Scatter the seeds over salads and desserts. See the Christmas guide.

Buying pomegranates in December

How to pick: Heavy, with taut leathery skin and slightly flattened sides.
Ripening at home: Does not ripen after picking. Buy it ready.
How to store: Whole in the fridge for up to 2 months. Seeds keep 5 days.
Try this: Scatter the seeds over salads, roast vegetables or yogurt.

Goes well with, in season in December

Persimmons Brussels sprouts Kale

Also at their best in December

Clementines Kiwis Lemons Oranges

Pomegranates in other months

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Everything about pomegranates, including nutrition. Everything in season in December.

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