Holiday guide
What's in season for Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday in November. 27 fruits and vegetables are in season in November.
Most of the classic Thanksgiving table is in season, which is why the menu looks the way it does.
Classic picks, in season
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Sweet potatoesAt their best. Bake, mash or roast.
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CranberriesThe fresh season peaks now. Sauce takes 10 minutes.
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PumpkinsUse small pie pumpkins, or canned puree.
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Brussels sproutsHalve and roast until deeply browned.
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PotatoesFor mash.
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CeleryFor stuffing.
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ApplesFor pie.
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PearsFor salad or dessert.
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Butternut squashFor soup or a roasted side.
Classics that are out of season
3What to use instead.
Also in season in November
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KiwisAt their best
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PersimmonsAt their best
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PomegranatesAt their best
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CabbageAt its best
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KaleAt its best
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LeeksAt their best
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ParsnipsAt their best
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TurnipsAt their best
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ClementinesIn season
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GrapefruitIn season
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LemonsIn season
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LimesIn season
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OrangesIn season
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BeetsIn season
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BroccoliIn season
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CarrotsIn season
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CauliflowerIn season
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SpinachIn season
Everything in season in November. All holiday guides.
Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.