When Is Pomelo in Season?
Quick answer: In the Northern Hemisphere, pomelo is in season from November to March, at its peak from December to February. In the Southern Hemisphere, pomelo is in season from May to September, at its peak from June to August. The Southern window is an estimate, shifted six months from the Northern one.
Pomelo season by month
- Peak
- In season
- Limited or imported
* Estimated by shifting the Northern season by six months, since we did not find a Southern Hemisphere source for this fruit.
Dates are typical and rounded. They vary by variety, region and weather. See the full calendar for every fruit.
About pomelo season
The pomelo is the largest citrus fruit and one of the parents of the grapefruit. It has a very thick rind and mild, sweet-tart flesh, and it arrives in the cooler months.
How to pick and store it
Look for a pomelo that feels heavy for its size and smells fragrant at the stem end. The thick peel means it can look battered but still be fine inside.
The thick rind protects the fruit, so a whole pomelo keeps well at room temperature for a while. Once peeled, keep the segments in the fridge.
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Common questions
In the Northern Hemisphere, pomelo is in season from November to March, at its peak from December to February. In the Southern Hemisphere, pomelo is in season from May to September, at its peak from June to August. The Southern window is an estimate, shifted six months from the Northern one.
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 a pomelo that feels heavy for its size and smells fragrant at the stem end. The thick peel means it can look battered but still be fine inside.
The thick rind protects the fruit, so a whole pomelo keeps well at room temperature for a while. Once peeled, keep the segments in the fridge.
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