Season Almanac

Vegetable in August

Is arugula in season in August?

NoThe season starts in September.

The season ended in June, 2 months before August, and starts again in September, 1 month later. Fresh arugula sold in August is usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.

Arugula is in season April through June and September through October in the United States, and at its best in May.

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In season in August instead

The closest swaps you can buy that month.

If you buy it anyway

Out of season
Greenhouse-grown arugula is sold all year and is fine.
How to pick
Bright green, perky leaves with no yellowing or slime. Smaller leaves are milder.
How to store
Wrapped in a paper towel inside a bag in the fridge. Use within 3 to 4 days.

Goes well with, in season in August

Arugula in other months

Everything about arugula, including nutrition. Everything in season in August.

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