What Fruit Is In Season Now?
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- AppleFuji, Pink Lady, Braeburn
- PearBosc, Comice at their best
- Grape (late)Very sweet, all varieties
- Fig (late)Very soft and sweet
- PersimmonSoft = sweetest
- Pumpkin (early)For cooking
- Pomegranate (early)Juice-filled seeds
- QuinceFragrant
- Stone FruitQuality very poor
📅 Coming Into Season
When Is Watermelon in Season in your region?
Watermelons in your region: peak season runs July and August. Timing shifts with local climate and supply, so treat this as a guide — the seasonal tool below breaks it down month by month.
How to Pick a Ripe Watermelon
- The thump test: Knock the watermelon firmly. A deep, hollow "thud" sound means ripe. A dull "thunk" means underripe or overripe.
- Field spot: Look for the creamy yellow patch where the melon rested on the ground. Deep yellow = ripe and sweet. White or pale = picked too early.
- Dried-out stem: A dried, brown stem means the watermelon separated naturally from the vine — a sign of peak ripeness. Green stems mean picked early.
- Heavy for size: A ripe watermelon is mostly water — it should feel very heavy. Lift two similar sizes and choose the heavier one.
- Dull exterior: Shiny skin means underripe. Dull, matte surface means ripe.
Watermelon Nutrition
Two cups of watermelon (286g): 86 calories, 22g carbs, 1.1g fibre, vitamin C (25% DV), vitamin A, lycopene and citrulline. Watermelon is 92% water making it one of the most hydrating foods. Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant linked to reduced cancer risk.
How to Store Cut Watermelon
A whole watermelon keeps at room temperature for 1–2 weeks. Once cut, wrap the exposed flesh tightly and refrigerate — eat within 3–5 days. Do not freeze fresh watermelon — the texture becomes mushy.