When is pineapple season in Singapore?

Malaysia: all year; Philippines: all year; Taiwan: Apr–Jul. Fresh-crop months by origin.

How do I pick a ripe pineapple?

Smell: Sweet at the base. No smell means unripe, a vinegar smell means overripe. Leaves: A centre leaf that pulls out easily is a good sign. Feel: Firm with a slight give, heavy for its size. Avoid: Soft, dark or weeping patches.

Pineapple

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Pineapple in October (this month)

Look for Malaysia, Philippines

These origins are in fresh-crop season.

MalaysiaPhilippinesTaiwan

Fresh cropStored / lateNot shipping

Fresh crop now (2)

MalaysiaJohor

Fresh crop

MD2, Josapine, Morris

Harvested all year

Grown all year in Johor's peat soils. The everyday pineapple in Singapore.

PhilippinesMindanao

Fresh crop

MD2 (Del Monte, Dole)

Harvested all year

Year-round, very sweet and low in acid.

Skip this month (1)

TaiwanPingtung, Chiayi

Off season

Golden Diamond, Mango pineapple

Not shipping now

Mar–Jul. Sweet, with an edible core.

How to pick at the shelf

SmellSweet at the base. No smell means unripe, a vinegar smell means overripe.
LeavesA centre leaf that pulls out easily is a good sign.
FeelFirm with a slight give, heavy for its size.
AvoidSoft, dark or weeping patches.

At home

KeepCounter whole, fridge cut

Lasts2–3 days whole, 4–5 days cut

Pineapple doesn't sweeten after picking. Stand it upside down for a day to spread the sugar.

Brand or variety on the label

Dole Sweetio MD2 Josapine Morris Golden Diamond Mango pineapple

Also on shelves

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

SunprideIndonesiaIndonesian honey pineapple label. Indonesia isn't tracked as an origin yet.

Buying tips (2)

Pineapple is good all year. Taiwanese pineapple is a spring treat.
In Hokkien, pineapple (ong lai) sounds like 'fortune comes', so it's popular at Chinese New Year.

Common questions

When is pineapple season in Singapore?: Malaysia: all year; Philippines: all year; Taiwan: Apr–Jul. Fresh-crop months by origin.
Which country's pineapple is best in October?: Look for Malaysia, Philippines.
How do I pick a ripe pineapple?: Smell: Sweet at the base. No smell means unripe, a vinegar smell means overripe. Leaves: A centre leaf that pulls out easily is a good sign. Feel: Firm with a slight give, heavy for its size. Avoid: Soft, dark or weeping patches.
How should I store pineapple?: Counter whole, fridge cut. Lasts 2–3 days whole, 4–5 days cut. Pineapple doesn't sweeten after picking. Stand it upside down for a day to spread the sugar.