Season Almanac

Vegetable in December

Is arugula in season in December?

NoThe season starts in April.

The season ended in October, 2 months before December, and starts again in April, 4 months later. Fresh arugula sold in December 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 December 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 December

Arugula in other months

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

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