what fruits grow in august
The appearance of windfalls is one sign; a deepening, or change in colour is another. But the only true test is to pick one and taste it. Apricots. Outdoor-grown apricots need warm, sunny weather to ripen properly. When the fruit is ready to pick, it will feel slightly soft and should pull away without resistance. Aubergines. In the heat of August, aubergines will be fattening up â as long as youâre able to give them the water they need. Harvest them when they are at their blackest and glossiest. Beetroot. Harvest beets regularly, lifting them carefully so that you donât disturb the roots of their neighbours.
What to eat this month. Each fruit or vegetable has a prime time when itâs at its seasonal best. Some are great for over half of the year; others only hit their peak for a month. Either way it means extra flavour, extra crunch, extra juicinessâall super-fresh and great value. Use our guide to find out whatâs in season this month and how to bring out its best. You canât beat the taste of raspberries in August.
Lots of other fruits, including plenty of other citrus fruits, plus tasty orchard fruits and berries, are available too. Apples, July through November. Berries, May through July. Cherries, June and July. Figs, June and July, second crop in fall. Grapefruit, Oranges & Other Citrus, October through April.