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Raspberries

覆盆子 · raspberi

Raspberries in October (this month)

No fresh crop this month

Best option: Mexico, USA, Australia, from storage or late season.

MexicoUSAAustralia
Fresh cropStored / lateNot shipping
Stored or late season (3)
MX
MexicoJalisco, Michoacán
Stored
Raspberries, blackberries
Early season, limited supply
Oct–May. The main Northern-winter supply.
US
USACalifornia
Stored
Raspberries, blackberries
About 5 months since harvest
Apr–Oct.
AU
AustraliaQueensland, Tasmania
Stored
Raspberries, blackberries
About 11 months since harvest
Queensland in winter, Tasmania in summer, best Nov–Mar.

How to pick at the shelf

  • LookPlump, dry and evenly coloured.
  • PunnetNo juice stains or crushed berries at the bottom.
  • AvoidAny white fuzz. Mould spreads fast between berries.

At home

KeepFridge
Lasts1–2 days

Keep unwashed in a single layer. Rinse gently just before eating.

Also on shelves

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

  • Driscoll'sSeveral125 g raspberry packs.
Buying tips (2)
  • Raspberries and blackberries are air-freighted and very fragile. Check the punnet carefully.
  • Use within a day or two, or freeze for smoothies.

Common questions

When is raspberries season in Singapore?
Mexico: Nov–Apr; USA: May–Sep; Australia: Nov–Mar. Fresh-crop months by origin.
Which country's raspberries is best in October?
Only stored fruit is available: Mexico, USA, Australia.
How do I pick a ripe raspberries?
Look: Plump, dry and evenly coloured. Punnet: No juice stains or crushed berries at the bottom. Avoid: Any white fuzz. Mould spreads fast between berries.
How should I store raspberries?
Fridge. Lasts 1–2 days. Keep unwashed in a single layer. Rinse gently just before eating.

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