Monsoons bring the best fruits you can relish while enjoying the rain. Find out which ones with our July Seasonal Fruits in India guide!
July falls right in the middle of the monsoon season, so there aren’t many fruits at the peak ripening time. But that doesn’t mean you won’t find any. Here are July Seasonal Fruits in India you will find during this time.
July Seasonal Fruits in India
1. Litchi (लीची)
Litchis are small and bumpy and a summertime favorite. They are sweet, packed with vitamin C, and found almost all over India in July. Most of these come from Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.
2. Jackfruit (कटहल)
Jackfruits are really big, and you can even find them as heavy as 35 kg. More for you, right? You can eat them ripe and unripe, and they are grown in tropical regions throughout the country. If you’re going to buy this July seasonal fruit, get Champagner, Thoduva, or Barhal varieties.
3. Banana (केला)
Bananas are not just for July; you can find them year-round. They are rich in potassium and fiber, and just a couple of these can fill you up with a lot of energy.
4. Jujube (बेर)
Ber are small and round and known for their tarty flavors. They grow on hardy trees and can tolerate the monsoon rains, so you’ll find plenty of them in July. The best Ber varieties are Umran and Gola.
5. Custard Apple (सीताफल)
Sitaphal peaks in late summer in most parts of the country (from August to October). But there are some places where they are ready and a bit early, and you can find them in July. They’re really creamy and sweet and have a custard-like texture inside, which is why they are named so.
6. Mango (आम)
Mango is the King of Fruits and is available all through the summer. There are many delicious mango varieties, so make sure you try each one.
7. Jamun (जामुन)
Jamuns are small, dark, and full of sweet and tangy flavors. Jamun trees experience the peak season from April to July, so you’ll find plenty of them. They are also a great source of vitamins A and C.
8. Watermelon (तरबूज)
Who doesn’t love the taste of a juicy watermelon in the hot months like July? It is widely available and enjoyed the most during July. Plus, it’s really cheap and you can find both hybrid and non-hybrid varieties.