Vegetable in February
Are beets in season in February?
NoThe season starts in June.
The season ended in November, 3 months before February, and starts again in June, 4 months later. Fresh beets sold in February are usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.
Beets are in season June through November in the United States, and at their best in July, August, September and October.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- JunIn
- JulBest
- AugBest
- SepBest
- OctBest
- NovIn
- Dec
In season in February instead
The closest swaps you can buy that month.
If you buy them anyway
- Out of season
- Beets store well, and vacuum-packed cooked beets are a good shortcut all year.
- How to pick
- Firm and smooth, about the size of a tennis ball or smaller. Fresh greens are a good sign.
- How to store
- Cut off the greens and refrigerate the roots for 2 to 3 weeks.
Goes well with, in season in February
Beets in other months
Everything about beets, including nutrition. Everything in season in February.
Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.