Fruit in June
Are pomegranates in season in June?
NoThe season starts in September.
The season ended in December, 6 months before June, and starts again in September, 3 months later. Fresh pomegranates sold in June 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 June 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.
Goes well with, in season in June
Pomegranates in other months
Everything about pomegranates, including nutrition. Everything in season in June.
Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.