When are pomegranates in season in Australia?
No Australian state is harvesting pomegranates in October. The next local crop starts in February, in South Australia.
A young Australian industry, centred on South Australia's Northern Mallee, with a short fresh season from late summer to autumn.
Are pomegranates in season in October?
Not from Australian growers. Anything on a shelf in October is imported or has come out of storage.
Pomegranate season by state
4 states grow pomegranates commercially, and their seasons differ by weeks or months.
| Name | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Australia | South Australia in January: not in season | South Australia in February: in season | South Australia in March: at its peak | South Australia in April: at its peak | South Australia in May: in season | South Australia in June: not in season | South Australia in July: not in season | South Australia in August: not in season | South Australia in September: not in season | South Australia in October: not in season | South Australia in November: not in season | South Australia in December: not in season |
| Victoria | Victoria in January: not in season | Victoria in February: not in season | Victoria in March: in season | Victoria in April: at its peak | Victoria in May: in season | Victoria in June: not in season | Victoria in July: not in season | Victoria in August: not in season | Victoria in September: not in season | Victoria in October: not in season | Victoria in November: not in season | Victoria in December: not in season |
| New South Wales | New South Wales in January: not in season | New South Wales in February: not in season | New South Wales in March: in season | New South Wales in April: in season | New South Wales in May: in season | New South Wales in June: not in season | New South Wales in July: not in season | New South Wales in August: not in season | New South Wales in September: not in season | New South Wales in October: not in season | New South Wales in November: not in season | New South Wales in December: not in season |
| Western Australia | Western Australia in January: not in season | Western Australia in February: not in season | Western Australia in March: in season | Western Australia in April: in season | Western Australia in May: in season | Western Australia in June: not in season | Western Australia in July: not in season | Western Australia in August: not in season | Western Australia in September: not in season | Western Australia in October: not in season | Western Australia in November: not in season | Western Australia in December: not in season |
South Australia has the longest picking season, February to May. Western Australia has the shortest, March to May. Taking every growing state together, the crop is at its best in March to April.
Where to buy pomegranates
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 pomegranates are out of season.
★ Asian greens
★ Asparagus
★ Blueberry
★ Leek
★ Peas
★ Potato
Avocado
Banana
Beetroot
BroccoliFrequently Asked Questions
- When is pomegranate season in Australia?
- In South Australia the harvest runs from February to May. Elsewhere: Victoria from March to May, New South Wales from March to May and Western Australia from March to May.
- Are pomegranates in season in October?
- Not locally. No Australian state harvests pomegranates in October, and the next local crop starts in February in South Australia. Anything on a shelf now is imported or from storage.
Harvest months from our own research across Australian growing regions and national production figures, including AgriFutures Australia.