This article will show you the best time of year to purchase your fruits and how to tell if those are ripe
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Apricots
Best in season: May - July (summer fruit)
Ripe test: High fragrance
Cantaloupes
Best in season: June - September (summer fruit)
Ripe test: Firm, gives on flower & stem ends
Cherries
Best in season: Late May - August (summer fruit)
Ripe test: Easy decision by looks and feel
Grapefruit
Best in season: September - May (winter fruit)
Ripe test: Softness - should feel soft
Honeydew
Best in season: June - September (summer fruit)
Ripe test: Rhind should be white or light yellow - don’t let the green ones fool you
Mango
Best in season: May - September (summer fruit)
Ripe test: Should feel slightly soft, avoid firm of overly soft ones
Nectarines
Best in season: June - Early September (summer fruit)
Ripe test: Should feel soft but not too soft, avoid firm-feeling fruits (same rule for peaches)
Oranges
Best in season: November - January (winter fruit) (Note: oranges can be sold at other times, despite this being the best season for them.)
Ripe test: Thinner, vibrantly colored skin
Peaches
Best in season: June - Early September (summer fruit)
Ripe test: Should feel soft but not too soft, avoid firm-feeling fruits
Pomegranates
Best in season: Late September - Nov/Decemeber (fall fruit)
Ripe test: Easy to mark with fingernail
Quince
Best in season: September - November (fall fruit)
Ripe test: Floral scent
Watermelon
Best in season: June - September (summer fruit)
Ripe test: Should have large yellow spot; deeply colored & fairly heavy for size
Note: Not all fruits are included due to availability to be
sold at an ideal stage year-round.