When Is Yuzu in Season?
Quick answer: In the Northern Hemisphere, yuzu is in season from August to January, at its peak from October to December. In the Southern Hemisphere, yuzu is in season from February to July, at its peak from April to June. The Southern window is an estimate, shifted six months from the Northern one.
Yuzu 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.
Fresh yuzu is a specialty fruit with limited supply. Bottled juice and frozen zest are sold much of the year.
Dates are typical and rounded. They vary by variety, region and weather. See the full calendar for every fruit.
About yuzu season
Yuzu is a fragrant East Asian citrus that is prized for its zest and juice, used in small amounts. Fresh fruit turns up in specialty shops and from small growers in the fall and winter.
How to pick and store it
The fragrance is the point, so pick fruit with an intense citrus perfume. Do not worry about the bumpy, irregular skin, which is normal.
Keep fresh yuzu in the fridge. Zest freezes well, and the juice can be frozen in an ice cube tray for later.
Cook with yuzu
Nutrition and terms
Common questions
In the Northern Hemisphere, yuzu is in season from August to January, at its peak from October to December. In the Southern Hemisphere, yuzu is in season from February to July, at its peak from April to June. 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.
The fragrance is the point, so pick fruit with an intense citrus perfume. Do not worry about the bumpy, irregular skin, which is normal.
Keep fresh yuzu in the fridge. Zest freezes well, and the juice can be frozen in an ice cube tray for later.
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