Fruit in February
Are pomegranates in season in February?
NoThe season starts in September.
The season ended in December, 2 months before February, and starts again in September, 7 months later. Fresh pomegranates sold in February are usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.
Pomegranates are in season September through December in the United States, and at their best in October and November.
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In season in February instead
The closest swaps you can buy that month.
If you buy them anyway
- Out of season
- Tubs of seeds and bottled juice are sold all year. Frozen seeds are a good substitute.
- 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.
Pomegranates in other months
Everything about pomegranates, including nutrition. Everything in season in February.
Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.