Vegetable in January

Are artichokes in season in January?

Q: Are artichokes in season in January?

No. Artichokes are not in season in January. The season starts in March. Artichokes are in season March through May in the United States, and at their best in April.

NoThe season starts in March.

The season ended in May, 8 months before January, and starts again in March, 2 months later. Fresh artichokes sold in January are usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.

Artichokes are in season March through May in the United States, and at their best in April.

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In season in January instead

The closest swaps you can buy that month.

Parsnips

If you buy them anyway

Out of season: Jarred or frozen artichoke hearts are a good shortcut any time of year.
How to pick: Tight, heavy and squeaky when squeezed. Spreading leaves mean it is old.
How to store: In a bag in the fridge for up to a week.

Goes well with, in season in January

Lemons

Artichokes in other months

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Everything about artichokes, including nutrition. Everything in season in January.

Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.