When are lemons in season in Australia?
No Australian state is harvesting lemons in October. The next local crop starts in February, in Queensland.
Queensland grows the largest share of Australian lemons, with the main crop from late summer through winter.
Are lemons in season in October?
Not from Australian growers. Anything on a shelf in October is imported or has come out of storage.
Lemon season by state
Only Queensland grows lemons commercially.
| Name | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensland | Queensland in January: not in season | Queensland in February: in season | Queensland in March: in season | Queensland in April: in season | Queensland in May: in season | Queensland in June: at its peak | Queensland in July: at its peak | Queensland in August: in season | Queensland in September: not in season | Queensland in October: not in season | Queensland in November: not in season | Queensland in December: not in season |
Taking every growing state together, the crop is at its best in June to July.
Where lemons are grown in Australia
- Queensland69%
Share of national production by state.
Where to buy lemons
Out of season locally, so a farmers market will not have it. Worth checking what is in season instead.
In season instead in October
What growers in New South Wales and Victoria are bringing to market while lemons are out of season.
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BroccoliFrequently Asked Questions
- When is lemon season in Australia?
- Queensland grows the most, about 69% of the national crop, and picks from February to August.
- Are lemons in season in October?
- Not locally. No Australian state harvests lemons in October, and the next local crop starts in February in Queensland. Anything on a shelf now is imported or from storage.
- Where are lemons grown in Australia?
- Queensland (69%) grow the largest share of Australian lemons.
Harvest months from our own research across Australian growing regions and national production figures.