Vegetable in September

Is asparagus in season in September?

Q: Is asparagus in season in September?

No. Asparagus is not in season in September. The season starts in March. Asparagus is in season March through June in the United States, and at its best in April and May.

NoThe season starts in March.

The season ended in June, 3 months before September, and starts again in March, 6 months later. Fresh asparagus sold in September is usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.

Asparagus is in season March through June in the United States, and at its best in April and May.

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In season in September instead

The closest swaps you can buy that month.

Green beans Broccoli Zucchini Brussels sprouts

If you buy it anyway

Out of season: Out of season it is imported from Peru and Mexico, which is fine but costs more. Frozen works in soups and pastas.
How to pick: Tight, closed tips and firm stalks that snap. The cut ends should look moist, not woody.
How to store: Upright in a jar with an inch of water in the fridge. Use within 4 days.

Goes well with, in season in September

Lemons

Asparagus in other months

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Everything about asparagus, including nutrition. Everything in season in September.

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