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.