Buy what fruitsWhat's in season at Singapore fruit stalls, and which country to look for.

Grapes

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Grapes in October (this month)

Look for USA, Japan, South Korea, China, Italy, Spain

These origins are in fresh-crop season. Peru is stored fruit.

USAJapanSouth KoreaChinaIndiaItalySpainAustraliaSouth AfricaChilePeruMexico
Fresh cropStored / lateNot shipping
Fresh crop now (6)
US
USACalifornia
Fresh crop
Autumn Crisp, Sweet Globe, Crimson, Cotton Candy, Applause, Sunview and Grapery brands
New crop, harvest 4 months in
Coachella Valley starts in May, then San Joaquin Valley runs to December. The main Northern source from Jul to Nov.
JP
JapanYamanashi, Nagano, Okayama
Fresh crop
Shine Muscat, Kyoho, Pione
New crop, harvest 2 months in
Peak Aug–Oct. Premium and pricey, often sold as gift bunches.
KR
South KoreaGyeongbuk
Fresh crop
Shine Muscat, Campbell Early
New crop, harvest 2 months in
Korean Shine Muscat is a cheaper alternative to Japanese, best Aug–Oct.
CN
ChinaYunnan, Xinjiang
Fresh crop
Shine Muscat, Red Globe, Kyoho
New crop, harvest 4 months in
Yunnan harvests early (May–Jul), Xinjiang later (Aug–Oct). Red Globe stores into winter.
IT
ItalyPuglia, Sicily
Fresh crop
Italia, Red Globe, seedless varieties
New crop, harvest 2 months in
Harvest Jul–Nov. Less common in Singapore than US grapes.
ES
SpainMurcia
Fresh crop
Autumn Crisp, Sweet Celebration
New crop, harvest 2 months in
Long season Jun–Dec, peak Aug–Nov.
Stored or late season (1)
PE
PeruPiura, Ica
Stored
Sweet Globe, Red Globe, Crimson
Early season, limited supply
Oct–Mar. Peru fills the gap before Chile and South Africa peak.
Skip this month (5)
IN
IndiaNashik, Maharashtra
Off season
Thompson Seedless, Sharad (black)
Not shipping now
Short winter season Jan–Apr. Mostly shipped to Europe, occasionally seen in Singapore.
AU
AustraliaSunraysia, Queensland
Off season
Crimson, Sweet Globe, Autumn Royal, Thompson
Not shipping now
Queensland starts in Nov–Dec, then Victoria and NSW run to May. Late-season sea freight quality can slip in May.
ZA
South AfricaHex River, Orange River
Off season
Crimson, Sweet Celebration, Autumn Crisp
Not shipping now
Orange River starts in November, then Hex River runs to April.
CL
ChileAtacama, Central Valley
Off season
Crimson, Sweet Globe, Thompson, Red Globe
Not shipping now
Dec–May, with Red Globe stored into June.
MX
MexicoSonora
Off season
Flame, Sugraone, Sweet Celebration
Not shipping now
A short May–Jul window before California starts.

How to pick at the shelf

  • StemsGreen and flexible, not brown and dry.
  • BerriesPlump and firmly attached. Shake gently: few should fall.
  • BloomA whitish dusty bloom is natural and a sign of freshness.
  • AvoidWrinkled or sticky berries near the stem.

At home

KeepFridge
Lasts1–2 weeks

Keep unwashed in the punnet. Wash just before eating, since moisture causes mould.

Brand or variety on the label

Cotton CandyGum DropsApplauseShine MuscatKyohoCrimson SeedlessSweet GlobeAutumn CrispThompson SeedlessRed GlobeQueen Nina

Also on shelves

Other brand names you may see. We don't track their seasons yet.

  • Sweet CelebrationUSAIFG's bright red seedless grape. Large, crisp berries, mid-to-late season.
  • KrissyNot statedRed seedless grape (Sheegene 12) with an intense fruity flavour. Mid-season.
  • Adora SeedlessUSA, AustraliaSun World's very sweet black seedless grape. US fruit Oct–Nov, Australian Jan–May.
  • MyheartSouth KoreaKorean red grape label. The variety isn't stated on the listing.
  • SunviewUSACalifornian grower label for red, green and black seedless grapes.
Buying tips (3)
  • Northern grapes are best Jul–Nov. From October, Peru starts, then Australia, South Africa and Chile run until May.
  • Seedless and crunchy sells best in Singapore. Seeded Red Globe is often cheaper.
  • Check the stems: green and flexible means fresh. Brown, dry stems mean it's been in storage or travelling a while.

Common questions

When is grapes season in Singapore?
USA: Jun–Nov; Japan: Aug–Oct; South Korea: Aug–Oct; China: Jun–Nov; India: Feb–Mar; Italy: Aug–Oct; Spain: Aug–Nov; Australia: Dec–Apr; South Africa: Dec–Apr; Chile: Jan–Apr; Peru: Nov–Feb; Mexico: May–Jun. Fresh-crop months by origin.
Which country's grapes is best in October?
Look for USA, Japan, South Korea, China, Italy, Spain.
How do I pick a ripe grapes?
Stems: Green and flexible, not brown and dry. Berries: Plump and firmly attached. Shake gently: few should fall. Bloom: A whitish dusty bloom is natural and a sign of freshness. Avoid: Wrinkled or sticky berries near the stem.
How should I store grapes?
Fridge. Lasts 1–2 weeks. Keep unwashed in the punnet. Wash just before eating, since moisture causes mould.

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