Vegetable in October
Are artichokes in season in October?
NoThe season starts in March.
The season ended in May, 5 months before October, and starts again in March, 5 months later. Fresh artichokes sold in October 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 October instead
The closest swaps you can buy that month.
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 October
Artichokes in other months
Everything about artichokes, including nutrition. Everything in season in October.
Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.