The Philippines is one of the most naturally-blessed countries in this part of the world. Not only does it have thousands of islands with beautiful beaches and many other awe inspiring natural formations but the Philippines is also blessed with rich natural resources including fruits and vegetables that are either seasonal or grow all year round.
While many fruits in the country are available year-round, indulging in seasonal fruits is a good idea as it is cheaper and readily available, fresh, and natural as they have little to no chemical involved to bear fruit.
If you are visiting the Philippines any time soon and hope to enjoy the freshest fruit available when the time comes, here is the calendar of seasonal fruits in the country.
Fruits Available Year-Round
Before diving right into the list of seasonal fruit in the Philippines, here are the fruits available year-round.
Banana (Saging)
Musa
Bilimbi (Kamias)
Averrhoa bilimbi
Carambola (Balingbing)
Averrhoa carambola
Citrus (Lemon, Orange, Pomelo, Tangerine)
Coconut (Niyog)
Cocos nucifera
Guava (Bayabas)
Psidium guajava
Papaya
Carica papaya
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January
Dragon Fruit / Pitaya
Hylocereus undatus
Sapodilla (Chico)
Manilkara zapota
Star Apple (Kaimito)
Chrysophyllum cainito
Strawberry
Fragaria × ananassa
Sugar Apple (Atis)
Annona squamosa
Tangerine Orange (Dalanghita)
Citrus reticulata Blanco
February
Cashew (Kasoy)
Anacardium occidentale
Sapodilla (Chico)
Manilkara zapota
Star Apple (Kaimito)
Chrysophyllum cainito
Strawberry
Fragaria × ananassa
Sugar Apple (Atis)
Annona squamosa
Tangerine Orange (Dalanghita)
Citrus reticulata Blanco
March
Cashew (Kasoy)
Anacardium occidentale
Grapes (Ubas)
Vitis vinifera
Jackfruit (Langka)
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Java Apple (Makopa)
Syzygium samarangense
Java Plum (Duhat)
Syzygium cumini
Monkeypod (Kamatsile)
Pithecellobium dulce
Star Apple (Kaimito)
Chrysophyllum cainito
Strawberry
Fragaria × ananassa
Sugar Apple (Atis)
Annona squamosa
Watermelon (Pakwan)
Citrullus lanatus
April
Cashew (Kasoy)
Anacardium occidentale
Grapes (Ubas)
Vitis vinifera
Jackfruit (Langka)
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Java Apple (Makopa)
Syzygium samarangense
Java Plum (Duhat)
Syzygium cumini
Jocote (Sineguelas)
Spondias purpura
Mango (Mangga)
Mangifera ‘Carabao’
Melon or Cantaloupe
Various types
Monkeypod (Kamatsile)
Pithecellobium dulce
Strawberry
Fragaria × ananassa
Sugar Apple (Atis)
Annona squamosa
Watermelon (Pakwan)
Citrullus lanatus
May
Avocado
Persea americana
Cashew (Kasoy)
Anacardium occidentale
Cotton Fruit (Santol)
Sandoricum koetjape
Grapes (Ubas)
Vitis vinifera
Jackfruit (Langka)
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Java Apple (Makopa)
Syzygium samarangense
Java Plum (Duhat)
Syzygium cumini
Jocote (Sineguelas)
Spondias purpura
Lychee
Litchi chinensis
Mango (Mangga)
Mangifera ‘Carabao’
Melon or Cantaloupe
Various types
Monkeypod (Kamatsile)
Pithecellobium dulce
Pineapple (Pinya)
Ananas comosus
Strawberry
Fragaria × ananassa
Sugar Apple (Atis)
Annona squamosa
Watermelon (Pakwan)
Citrullus lanatus
June
Avocado
Persea americana
Cotton Fruit (Santol)
Sandoricum koetjape
Dragon Fruit / Pitaya
Hylocereus undatus
Java Plum (Duhat)
Syzygium cumini
Jocote (Sineguelas)
Spondias purpura
Lychee
Litchi chinensis
Mango (Mangga)
Mangifera ‘Carabao’
Melon or Cantaloupe
Various types
Pineapple (Pinya)
Ananas comosus
Sugar Apple (Atis)
Annona squamosa
Watermelon (Pakwan)
Citrullus lanatus
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July
Avocado
Persea americana
Cotton Fruit (Santol)
Sandoricum koetjape
Dragon Fruit / Pitaya
Hylocereus undatus
Durian
Durio zibethinus
Java Plum (Duhat)
Syzygium cumini
Lychee
Litchi chinensis
Melon or Cantaloupe
Various types
Pineapple (Pinya)
Ananas comosus
Sugar Apple (Atis)
Annona squamosa
Velvet Apple (Mabolo)
Diospyros blancoi
August
Avocado
Persea americana
Dragon Fruit / Pitaya
Hylocereus undatus
Durian
Durio zibethinus
Hairy lychee (Rambutan)
Nephelium lappaceum
Lanzones
Lansium parasiticum
Lychee
Litchi chinensis
Mangosteen
Garcinia mangostana
Marang
Artocarpus odoratissimus Blanco
Soursop (Guyabano)
Annona muricata
Sugar Apple (Atis)
Annona squamosa
Velvet Apple (Mabolo)
Diospyros blancoi
September
Avocado
Persea americana
Dragon Fruit / Pitaya
Hylocereus undatus
Durian
Durio zibethinus
Grapes (Ubas)
Vitis vinifera
Hairy lychee (Rambutan)
Nephelium lappaceum
Lanzones
Lansium parasiticum
Mangosteen
Garcinia mangostana
Marang
Artocarpus odoratissimus Blanco
Soursop (Guyabano)
Annona muricata
Sugar Apple (Atis)
Annona squamosa
October
Canistel (Tiesa)
Pouteria campechiana
Dragon Fruit / Pitaya
Hylocereus undatus
Durian
Durio zibethinus
Hairy lychee (Rambutan)
Nephelium lappaceum
Lanzones
Lansium parasiticum
Mangosteen
Garcinia mangostana
Soursop (Guyabano)
Annona muricata
Sugar Apple (Atis)
Annona squamosa
Tamarind (Sampalok)
Tamarindus indica
Tangerine Orange (Dalanghita)
Citrus reticulata Blanco
November
Canistel (Tiesa)
Pouteria campechiana
Lanzones
Lansium parasiticum
Soursop (Guyabano)
Annona muricata
Strawberry
Fragaria × ananassa
Sugar Apple (Atis)
Annona squamosa
Tamarind (Sampalok)
Tamarindus indica
Tangerine Orange (Dalanghita)
Citrus reticulata Blanco
December
Dragon Fruit / Pitaya
Hylocereus undatus
Grapes (Ubas)
Vitis vinifera
Lanzones
Lansium parasiticum
Strawberry
Fragaria × ananassa
Sugar Apple (Atis)
Annona squamosa
Tamarind (Sampalok)
Tamarindus indica
Tangerine Orange (Dalanghita)
Citrus reticulata Blanco
Many of these fruits are best eaten in the morning to help get rid of the toxins in the body. They are also best eaten cold as refreshing snacks.
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