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

Strawberries

草莓 · strawberi

Strawberries in October (this month)

Look for China

This origin is in fresh-crop season. USA, Australia are stored fruit.

South KoreaJapanUSAAustraliaSpainMexicoChina
Fresh cropStored / lateNot shipping
Fresh crop now (1)
CN
ChinaYunnan (Honghe highlands)
Fresh crop
Driscoll's and local varieties
New crop, harvest 5 months in
Highland summer crop May–Oct, when Korea and Japan are off. Driscoll's has grown here since 2013. Winter fruit is also exported; marked limited until confirmed.
Stored or late season (2)
US
USACalifornia
Stored
Albion, Monterey, Portola
About 6 months since harvest
Long season Mar–Oct, best Apr–Jun. Firmer and more tart than Korean berries.
AU
AustraliaQueensland, Victoria, WA
Stored
Albion, Red Rhapsody, Festival
About 4 months since harvest
Queensland's winter crop peaks Jun–Sep, then Victoria takes over through summer.
Skip this month (4)
KR
South KoreaNonsan, Damyang
Off season
Seolhyang, Kingsberry, Kuemsil
Not shipping now
Dec–Apr, best Jan–Mar. The winter favourite in Singapore: sweet, soft and fragrant.
JP
JapanTochigi, Fukuoka, Shizuoka
Off season
Tochiotome, Amaou, Benihoppe
Not shipping now
Dec–May greenhouse crop. Premium fruit, often sold in single-layer trays.
ES
SpainHuelva
Off season
Fortuna, Rociera
Not shipping now
Jan–May, mostly sold within Europe.
MX
MexicoBaja California, Michoacán
Off season
Albion, Festival
Not shipping now
Nov–May, filling the US winter gap. Occasionally air-freighted to Asia.

How to pick at the shelf

  • ColourRed right up to the green cap. They don't ripen after picking.
  • SmellFragrant even through the punnet.
  • CheckThe bottom of the punnet for mould or juice.
  • SizeMedium berries are often sweeter than giant ones.

At home

KeepFridge
Lasts2–3 days

Don't wash until eating, and remove any mouldy berry at once because it spreads.

Also on shelves

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

  • Driscoll'sChina (Yunnan), USA, AustraliaBerry grower label. 330 g Yunnan boxes seen in Singapore, Oct 2026.
Buying tips (3)
  • Strawberries don't ripen after picking and don't store, so fresh crop is all that matters.
  • Korean and Japanese berries win Dec–Apr. Mid-year, Australian and US berries are the fresh choice.
  • Look for fully red berries up to the green cap, and check the bottom of the punnet for mould.

Common questions

When is strawberries season in Singapore?
South Korea: Dec–Mar; Japan: Dec–Apr; USA: Apr–Jun; Australia: Jun–Sep; Spain: Feb–Apr; Mexico: Dec–Apr; China: May–Oct. Fresh-crop months by origin.
Which country's strawberries is best in October?
Look for China.
How do I pick a ripe strawberries?
Colour: Red right up to the green cap. They don't ripen after picking. Smell: Fragrant even through the punnet. Check: The bottom of the punnet for mould or juice. Size: Medium berries are often sweeter than giant ones.
How should I store strawberries?
Fridge. Lasts 2–3 days. Don't wash until eating, and remove any mouldy berry at once because it spreads.

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