Fruit in March

Are watermelons in season in March?

Q: Are watermelons in season in March?

No. Watermelons are not in season in March. The season starts in June. Watermelons 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 watermelons sold in March are usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.

Watermelons 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.

Pineapples Grapefruit Lemons

If you buy them anyway

Out of season: Winter watermelons are imported and less sweet. This is one to wait for.
How to pick: Heavy, with a creamy yellow patch where it sat on the ground and a hollow sound when tapped.
Ripening at home: Does not ripen after picking, so choose carefully.
How to store: Whole on the counter for a week. Cut pieces keep 3 to 4 days in the fridge.

Goes well with, in season in March

Limes

Watermelons in other months

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Everything about watermelons, 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.