Seasonal Fruit Calendar

Fruit provides many valuable nutrients and is an important part of a balanced diet. It is often recommended to eat five portions of fruit and vegetables a day. But which fruits should you choose in summer, spring, autumn or winter? Discover our seasonal fruit calendar to find out which fruits are available throughout the year.

Which fruits are in season in spring and summer?

Every season has its own fruits. From January to December, you can discover different flavours and enjoy a varied selection of produce. In spring and summer, rhubarb and cherries are among the fruits and seasonal produce commonly available.

List of spring fruits

The list of spring fruits is rich and varied. Between March and May, you can enjoy Nice lemons, apples, rhubarb, Victoria pineapples, mangoes, grapefruit, kiwis, pears, blood oranges, cherries and bananas. Passion fruit is also among the fruits available in May.

List of summer fruits

During the summer season, you can choose from many different seasonal fruits. Between June and August, enjoy apricots, blackcurrants, nectarines, cherries, strawberries, redcurrants, melons, plums, rhubarb, fresh almonds, watermelons, figs, raspberries, mirabelle plums, apples, damson plums and blackberries. This season gives you plenty of opportunities to add variety to your menu.

It is then up to you to choose which spring and summer fruits to serve or add to your recipes.

Which fruits are in season in autumn and winter?

Autumn and winter are particularly associated with chestnuts and clementines. From December onwards, you can also find a variety of exotic fruits.

List of autumn fruits

Autumn is the season for apples and chestnuts. During this season, you can also find figs, raspberries, mirabelle plums, blueberries, blackberries, walnuts, pears, peaches, plums, grapes, quinces, vineyard peaches, cranberries, damson plums, oranges, lingonberries, kiwis and pineapples at the market.

List of winter fruits

In winter, you can enjoy clementines and a variety of exotic fruits. Between December and January, you can serve kiwis, pears, apples, bananas, lemons, walnuts, oranges, pineapples, persimmons, papayas, kumquats, avocados, lychees, mandarins or grapefruit.

Which fruits should you plant in each season?

A fruit planting calendar helps you understand what to plant and when. It is advisable to find out which season is most suitable for sowing seeds or planting a fruit tree.

Which fruits should you plant in each season?

In spring and summer, you can plant a wide variety of fruit and edible plants depending on your preferences. Between March and April, you can plant strawberries, melons, tomatoes and Swiss chard. The seasonal plants to grow in May include strawberries, melons and rhubarb. In June, you can also plant strawberry plants.

For rhubarb, the planting season extends from March to April and again from September to November.

When should you plant soft fruit bushes?

For planting soft fruit bushes, the recommended period is generally between September and May. If you would like to harvest fruit from your own garden, you can plant: