Fruit in September
Are watermelons in season in September?
YesSeptember is the last month of the season.
September is the last month of the season. Buy them now if you want them fresh. They return in June.
Watermelons are in season June through September in the United States, and at their best in July and August.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- JunIn
- JulBest
- AugBest
- SepIn
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
For Labor Day: The last month of the season. See the Labor Day guide.
Buying watermelons in September
- 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.
- Try this
- Cube with feta, mint and a squeeze of lime.
Goes well with, in season in September
Also at their best in September
Watermelons in other months
Everything about watermelons, including nutrition. Everything in season in September.
Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.