Fruit in October
Are watermelons in season in October?
NoThe season starts in June.
The season ended in September, 1 month before October, and starts again in June, 8 months later. Fresh watermelons sold in October 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 October instead
The closest swaps you can buy that month.
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 October
Watermelons in other months
Everything about watermelons, including nutrition. Everything in season in October.
Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.