When Is Grapefruit in Season?
Quick answer: In the Northern Hemisphere, grapefruit is in season from October to June, at its peak from December to March. In the Southern Hemisphere, grapefruit is available fresh all year.
Grapefruit season by month
- Peak
- In season
- Limited or imported
Florida ships grapefruit from about September to June with harvest at its height in February, while some California varieties are picked in summer. Citrus Australia lists grapefruit as available all year.
Dates are typical and rounded. They vary by variety, region and weather. See the full calendar for every fruit.
About grapefruit season
Grapefruit are at their best in winter and early spring in most of the United States, when the fruit is sweetest. Some varieties ripen at other times of year, so you will find grapefruit in stores for most months.
How to pick and store it
Look for grapefruit that feel heavy for their size, with thin, smooth skin. Small blemishes and scratches on the surface do not affect the flesh inside.
Grapefruit keep at room temperature for a few days and much longer in the fridge. If you take medication, check with your pharmacist about grapefruit first.
Cook with grapefruit
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Nutrition and terms
Common questions
In the Northern Hemisphere, grapefruit is in season from October to June, at its peak from December to March. In the Southern Hemisphere, grapefruit is available fresh all year.
Only in its season is it at its best. Outside that window, shops often carry fruit shipped from the opposite hemisphere or stored after picking, and it is usually pricier and less flavorful.
Look for grapefruit that feel heavy for their size, with thin, smooth skin. Small blemishes and scratches on the surface do not affect the flesh inside.
Grapefruit keep at room temperature for a few days and much longer in the fridge. If you take medication, check with your pharmacist about grapefruit first.
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